Aielli

Aielli (Abruzzese: Aéjje) is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the plain of the former Lake Fucino, in the Marsica.

Aielli
Comune di Aielli
Coat of arms
Location of Aielli
Aielli
Location of Aielli in Italy
Aielli
Aielli (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°04′54″N 13°35′29″E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
FrazioniAielli Stazione
Government
  MayorEnzo Di Natale
Area
  Total35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation
1,021 m (3,350 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2016)[2]
  Total1,469
  Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Aiellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67041
Dialing code0863
Saint dayJuly 7
WebsiteOfficial website

Aielli was mentioned as Ajelli for the first time in 1280, deriving from the Latin Agellum. It was damaged by the 1915 Avezzano earthquake.

It has a medieval tower, now housing a public-open astronomical observatory.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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