Carunchio Explained

Carunchio
Official Name:Comune di Carunchio
Coordinates:41.9167°N 46°W
Province: (CH)
Frazioni:Cerreto, Pedicone
Mayor:Gianfranco D'Isabella
Area Total Km2:32.56
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:604
Population As Of:1 January 2021
Population Demonym:Carunchiese(i)
Elevation M:714
Saint:Sant'Antonio
Day:18 August
Postal Code:66050
Area Code:0873

Carunchio is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

History

The first mention dates back to 1173 in a papal bull that confirmed the boundaries of the diocese of Chieti. It was later held by the d'Avalos and Caracciolo families.

Formerly the town was in another area, perhaps in Taverna, but then was moved to where it is today in medieval times, because of raids by Saracens and Slavs.

Notes and References

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