Lanciano
Lanciano (Italian pronunciation: [lanˈtʃaːno]; Abruzzese: Langiàne [lanˈdʒɑːnə]) is a town and comune in the province of Chieti, part of the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It has 33,944 inhabitants as of 2023. The town is known for the first recorded Catholic Eucharistic Miracle. Lanciano is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the Adriatic Sea in an elevated spot.
Lanciano
Langiàne (Neapolitan) | |
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| Città di Lanciano | |
Historical centre of Lanciano. | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Lanciano | |
Lanciano Location of Lanciano in Italy Lanciano Lanciano (Abruzzo) | |
| Coordinates: 42°14′N 14°23′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Chieti (CH) |
| Frazioni | Camicie, Colle Campitelli, Colle Pizzuto, Costa di Chieti, Follani, Fontanelle, Gaeta, Iconicella, Madonna del Carmine, Marcianese, Nasuti, Re di Coppe, Rizzacorno, Sabbioni, San Iorio, San Nicolino, Santa Croce, Santa Giusta, Santa Liberata, Santa Maria dei Mesi, Sant'Amato, Sant'Egidio, Sant'Onofrio, Serre, Serroni, Spaccarelli, Torre Marino, Torre Sansone, Villa Andreoli, Villa Carminello, Villa Elce, Villa Martelli, Villa Pasquini, Villa Stanazzo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Filippo Paolini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66 km2 (25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 265 m (869 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 34,791 |
| • Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Lancianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 66034 |
| Dialing code | 0872 |
| Patron saint | Madonna del Ponte |
| Saint day | September 16 |
| Website | Official website |
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