Introdacqua

Introdacqua is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Introdacqua
Comune di Introdacqua
Location of Introdacqua
Introdacqua
Location of Introdacqua in Italy
Introdacqua
Introdacqua (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°0′30″N 13°53′57″E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
FrazioniCantone, Cauze, Mastroiacovo, Pannate, Santa Maria Frascati
Area
  Total36.97 km2 (14.27 sq mi)
Elevation
642 m (2,106 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2013)[2]
  Total2,115
  Density57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Introdacquesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67030
Dialing code0864
ISTAT code066048
Patron saintSan Feliciano
Saint day21 August

Introdacqua is part of Valle Peligna although it is set between Contra and S. Antonio Valleys.

History

The name

Introdacqua, "Ndredacque" in local dialect, was anciently called Interaquas, a Latin expression which means that it was built "in the water", due to the water abundance in the territory,

Notable people

Ilio DiPaolo (1926-1995) - professional wrestler

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References

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



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