Chianche | |
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| Comune di Chianche | |
Location of Chianche  | |
)  Chianche Location of Chianche in Italy ) Chianche Chianche (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 41°03′N 14°47′E / 41.050°N 14.783°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Frazioni | Chianchetelle, San Pietro Irpino, Chianche scalo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlo Grillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.81 km2 (2.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 487 |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Chianchesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 83010 |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Patron saint | St. Felice of Nola |
| Saint day | January 14 |
| Website | Official website |
Chianche is a town and comune in province of Avellino, in the Campania region of Italy.
The town rises on the border between the provinces of Avellino and Benevento, on top of a green hill. It is surrounded by chestnut-tree woods, while the fertile countryside produces olive oil and the DOC wine "Greco di Tufo".
The town's history dates back from c. 300, when it was named Planca. It was ruled by many different feudal families, included the Caracciolo and Carafa.
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.