Scanno, Italy

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Scanno
—  Comune  —
Comune di Scanno
Scanno is located in Italy
Scanno
Location of Scanno in Italy
Coordinates: 41°54′7″N 13°53′4″E / 41.90194°N 13.88444°E / 41.90194; 13.88444Coordinates: 41°54′7″N 13°53′4″E / 41.90194°N 13.88444°E / 41.90194; 13.88444
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province L'Aquila (AQ)
Frazioni Frattura
Area
 - Total 134.34 km2 (51.9 sq mi)
Elevation 1,050 m (3,445 ft)
Population (1 January 2007)[1]
 - Total 2,048
 - Density 15.2/km2 (39.5/sq mi)
 - Demonym Scannesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 67038
Dialing code 0864
Patron saint Sant'Eustachio
Saint day 20 September
Website Official website

Scanno is a town and comune in the province of L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

[edit] Geography

There are alleys and narrow streets. The town is bordered by Anversa degli Abruzzi, Barrea, Bisegna, Bugnara, Civitella Alfedena, Introdacqua, Opi, Pescasseroli, Pettorano sul Gizio, Rivisondoli, Rocca Pia, Villalago and Villetta Barrea.

[edit] History

For a brief period during World War II, former Italian president Carlo Azeglio Ciampi was a refugee in the town.

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.