Rocca di Cambio

Rocca di Cambio
Comune
Comune di Rocca di Cambio

Coat of arms
Rocca di Cambio

Location of Rocca di Cambio in Italy

Coordinates: 42°14′14″N 13°29′24″E / 42.23722°N 13.49000°E / 42.23722; 13.49000
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province / Metropolitan city L'Aquila (AQ)
Government
  Mayor Gennarino Di Stefano
Area
  Total 27.59 km2 (10.65 sq mi)
Elevation 1,434 m (4,705 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 538
  Density 19/km2 (51/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Roccacagnesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 67047
Dialing code 0862
Patron saint St. Lucy
Saint day 13 December
Website Official website

Rocca di Cambio is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Located in the northern part of the Altopiano delle Rocche, the communal territory is included in the Sirente-Velino Regional Park. Sights include the Abbey of Santa Lucia and the nearby Campo Felice ski resort.

Numerous buildings were damaged in the course of the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake, whose epicenter was located nearby, on the boundary with Lucoli.

Twin towns

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)



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