Castel di Sangro
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| Comune di Castel di Sangro | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Elevation | 805 m (2,641 ft) |
| Area | 83.98 km² (32 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2008) | |
| - Total | 6,109 |
| - Density | 73/km² (189/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Castellani |
| Dialing code | 0864 |
| Postal code | 67031 |
| Frazioni | Roccacinquemiglia, Località Pontone, Località Sant'Angelo |
| Patron | San Rufo |
| - Day | 27 August |
| Website: http://www.comune.casteldisangro.aq.it | |
Castel di Sangro is a city of 6,109 people (as of 2008) in the Province of L'Aquila, in Abruzzo, southern Italy. It is the central city of the Alto Sangro e altopiano delle cinque miglia.
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[edit] Geography
It is located on the Sangro River, in a valley in the Apennine Mountains.
Neighbouring communes include Roccaraso, Pescocostanzo, Rivisondoli, and Montenero Val Cocchiara.
[edit] History
Castel di Sangro was known to the Romans as Aufidena (a city of the Samnites).
[edit] Main sights
- Basilica di S. Maria Assunta
- Castel di Sangro Town Museum
[edit] Sport
The town gained some popularity in the mid-1990s thanks to the exploits of local football club Castel di Sangro Calcio
[edit] Districts
Castel di Sangro is divided into six districts:
- Civita;
- Stazione;
- Colle;
- Codacchiola
- Ara;
- Piazza.
[edit] Transport and Communication
Castel di Sangro has for years been a point of passage for many people, because of its position as a door to Abruzzo.
[edit] Roads
The main roads are:
- The Sangro Valley road, a highway connecting Castel di Sangro with the Val di Sangro, and then with the Adriatic Sea. The same road continues for a long stretch southward and is used by thousands of tourists who come from areas of Campania and other regions of southern Italy.
- The SS 17, a fast road connecting L'Aquila to Foggia. This road is very busy, with both local and through traffic. Its true capacity is often exceeded and it has seen a large number of accidents, some fatal. It is, however, generally well-managed, remaining open throughout the winter, despite the high altitude of the route.
- The Isernia - Castel di Sango highway. Only part completed, this will halve the time taken to travel from the Alto Molise to the Alto Sangro.
[edit] External links
- Castel di Sangro website. Live webcam, webtv and local weather service. Mobile version available.
- Castel di Sangro website
- Castel di Sangro 1 Scout Group official website
[edit] Notes and references
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