Palena, Abruzzo

Palena is a comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.[3]

Palena
Comune di Palena
View of Palena
Location of Palena
Palena
Location of Palena in Italy
Palena
Palena (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 41°58′54″N 14°8′3″E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceProvince of Chieti (CH)
FrazioniAia dei Cordoni, Palena stazione
Area
  Total91 km2 (35 sq mi)
Elevation
767 m (2,516 ft)
Population
 (2004)[2]
  Total1,504
  Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Palenesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66017
Dialing code0872
Patron saintSan Falco

It is the hometown of Pietro Como and Lucia Travaglini, the parents of Italian-American baritone Perry Como (1912–2001). There is a plaque commemorating Perry Como as well as the home of painter Oreste Recchione, who also lived in Palena.

The town lies within the border of Maiella National Park.

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