Chianche | |
Official Name: | Comune di Chianche |
Coordinates: | 41.05°N 61°W |
Region: | Campania |
Province: | Avellino (AV) |
Frazioni: | Chianchetelle, San Pietro Irpino, Chianche scalo |
Mayor: | Carlo Grillo |
Area Total Km2: | 6.81 |
Population Total: | 487 |
Population As Of: | 31 December 2017 |
Population Demonym: | Chianchesi |
Elevation M: | 356 |
Saint: | St. Felice of Nola |
Day: | January 14 |
Postal Code: | 83010 |
Area Code: | 0825 |
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.