Chianche

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Comune in Campania, Italy
Chianche
Comune
Comune di Chianche
Location of Chianche
Map
41°03′N 14°47′E / 41.050°N 14.783°E / 41.050; 14.783
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceAvellino (AV)
FrazioniChianchetelle, San Pietro Irpino, Chianche scalo
Government
 • MayorCarlo Grillo
Area
 • Total6.81 km2 (2.63 sq mi)
Elevation
356 m (1,168 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2017)[2]
 • Total487
 • Density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
DemonymChianchesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
83010
Dialing code0825
Patron saintSt. Felice of Nola
Saint dayJanuary 14
WebsiteOfficial website

Chianche is a town and comune in province of Avellino, in the Campania region of Italy.

The town rises on the border between the provinces of Avellino and Benevento, on top of a green hill. It is surrounded by chestnut-tree woods, while the fertile countryside produces olive oil and the DOC wine "Greco di Tufo".

The town's history dates back from c. 300, when it was named Planca. It was ruled by many different feudal families, included the Caracciolo and Carafa.

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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