Villalfonsina Explained

Villalfonsina
Official Name:Comune di Villalfonsina
Coordinates:42.1667°N 48°W
Region:Abruzzo
Province:Chieti (CH)
Area Total Km2:9
Population Total:1038
Population As Of:December 31, 2004
Elevation M:203
Saint:St. Irene
Postal Code:66020
Area Code:0873

Villalfonsina is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Named after a feudal lord, Alfonso d'Avalos, it is believed he founded the town and developed it into a successful centre of agriculture.[1]

The town is located on the right bank of the Osento River and the inhabitants are called "Villesi".

Notes and References

  1. http://www.abruzzo2000.com/abruzzo/chieti/villalfonsina.htm Villalfonsina, province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy