Abbateggio

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Abbateggio
—  Comune  —
Comune di Abbateggio
Coat of arms
Abbateggio Location of Abbateggio in Italy
Coordinates: 42°14′N 14°1′E / 42.233°N 14.017°E / 42.233; 14.017
Country	Italy
Region	Abruzzo
Province
Frazioni	Catalano, Cusano, Di Mezzo, Le Piane, San Martino, Scalelle
Government
• Mayor	Antonio Di Marco
Area
• Total	15.71 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Elevation	530 m (1,739 ft)
Population (30 November 2008)
• Total	436
• Density	27.8/km2 (71.9/sq mi)
Demonym	Abbateggiani
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	65020
Dialing code	085
Patron saint	Saint Lawrence

Abbateggio is a comune and town in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

The first documents about the village's existence date back to the 10th century.

The economy of Abbateggio is based on mixed agriculture. Livestock are kept and crops including grain, olives, vines and fruit trees are grown. Cheese and honey are also produced.

The Cusano district of the comune is home to the ruins of an ancient castle and other early medieval buildings.

Culture

Festivals in the town include:

• San Lorenzo (August) - Grain feast
• 7–9 September - Patron festival
• Last Sunday in July - Majella Park Literary Award.

External links

• Photos and information on Abbateggio

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