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Province of Teramo

Coordinates: 42°39′31″N 13°42′09″E / 42.65861°N 13.70250°E / 42.65861; 13.70250
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Province of Teramo
Provincia di Teramo (Italian)
Pruvìngie de Tèreme (Abruzzese)
Province
Teramo mainlain seen from Atri
Teramo mainlain seen from Atri
Coat of arms of Province of Teramo
Coat of arms
Map highlighting the location of the province of Teramo in Italy
Map highlighting the location of the province of Teramo in Italy
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Capital(s)Teramo
Municipalities47
Government
 • PresidentCamillo D'Angelo
Area
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 • Total
1,954.38 km2 (754.59 sq mi)
Population
 (2026)[2][3]
 • Total
299,835
 • Density153.417/km2 (397.348/sq mi)
GDP
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 • Total€7.093 billion (2015)
 • Per capita€22,825 (2015)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
64100
Telephone prefix0861
Vehicle registrationTE
ISTAT067

The Province of Teramo (Italian: provincia di Teramo; Abruzzese: pruvìngie de Tèreme) is a province in the region of Abruzzo in southern Italy. Its capital is the city of Teramo. The province has a population of 299,835 in an area of 1,954.38 square kilometres (754.59 mi2) across its 47 municipalities.[5][6][1]

The province of Teramo borders the province of Ascoli Piceno in the region of Marche to the north, the province of L'Aquila still in the region of Abruzzo to the south and southwest, and the province of Rieti in the region of Lazio to the west. To the south is the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region and to the east is the Adriatic Sea.

Geography

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Teramo Cathedral
Giulianova's renaissance dome

The landscape of the Province of Teramo is dominated almost entirely on the east by a large body of water with the beaches of the Adriatic Sea and by the Apennine Mountains which his highest peak of Gran Sasso d'Italia westside. The province is indeed divided latitudinally by the characteristic hills and valleys rich in vineyards and olive groves that begin in the Apennines and run almost to the coast. Colline Teramane (Teramo Hills) has become a trademark and are one of the most significant areas where extra virgin olive oil and Abruzzo wines are produced.[7] Unique of the province of Teramo is the short distance between the beaches of the Adriatic Sea and the 3,000-metre (9,800 ft) snowcapped Gran Sasso peaks. They can be reached within an hour from one point to the other. The peaks of the Gran Sasso rise to the west of the Province of Teramo while those of the Monti della Laga dominate its northern border. These two ridges are among the most distinctive and the most relevant of the entire Apennine Mountain range. The majestic Gran Sasso rises at its peak, the Corno Grande, to an elevation of 2,912 metres (9,554 ft) and is characterized by steep, and in places virtually inaccessible, gorges with nature reserves and protected living species. A good part of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park is nestled in the province. Calderone, the southernmost glacier in Continental European, is found nearby. In contrast to the rugged and isolated Gran Sasso area, the Monti della Laga are characterised by thick forests, shallow gorges, rolling slopes and valleys, and several spectacular waterfalls. In addition to the provincial capital, the most populous and important commercial centers include Roseto degli Abruzzi and Giulianova with populations of 25,000 and 24,000 inhabitants respectively. On the eastern portion of the province are the so-called "seven sister" beaches directly adjacent to the Adriatic Sea. These resorts are noted for one of the highest blue flag beaches density, very fine white sand and their mild and wholesome Mediterranean climates which support a rich flora of palm, pine and oleander trees. Much of the province is hilly and very few large flat plains are to be found. Running from the west to the east are a number of valley streams and rivers which eventually empty into the Adriatic Sea. The province of Teramo can easily be reached by car or bus from Rome via the A24 highway and it is also connected to the A14 highway.

Administration

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The president of the province is Camillo D'Angelo since 29 January 2023.[8]

Municipalities

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Main article: List of municipalities of the Province of Teramo

The province has 47 municipalities.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1861150,296—    
1871159,832+6.3%
1881167,415+4.7%
1901204,804+22.3%
1911213,061+4.0%
1921218,757+2.7%
1931236,030+7.9%
1936249,532+5.7%
1951272,103+9.0%
1961260,687−4.2%
1971257,080−1.4%
1981269,275+4.7%
1991279,852+3.9%
2001287,411+2.7%
2011306,349+6.6%
2021299,646−2.2%
Source: ISTAT[9][10]

As of 2026, the population is 299,835, of which 49.3% are male, and 50.7% are female. Minors make up 14% of the population, and seniors make up 25.8%.[11][12]

Immigration

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As of 2025, of the known countries of birth of 288,808 residents, the most numerous are: Italy (258,844 – 89.6%), Albania (5,860 – 2%), Romania (4,325 – 1.5%), Morocco (1,996 – 0.7%), China (1,663 – 0.6%), Germany (1,650 – 0.6%).[13][14]

Culture

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Towns in the province of Teramo include Civitella del Tronto and Atri. The first stood as the northernmost protective point of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. In Atri there is a Roman Catholic cathedral and a theatre. The provincial capital of Teramo hosts a large cathedral and has for centuries served all of Abruzzo as a main administrative and economic center.

On 15 September 2005 the President of Italy, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, went to Teramo to make a special presentation in honour of the resistance movement that arose in this town against the Nazi forces during the Second World War. A special note was made of the young Italian partisans who gathered in the village of Bosco Martese. There they risked deportation, severe reprisals, and other barbarous acts.[15]

Tourism

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The town and fortress of Civitella del Tronto.

Main tourist attractions include:

From north to south, the province of Teramo boasts several blue flag beaches on the Adriatric Seacoast, called the seven sisters, are the following:

Transport

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Major highways

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The Province of Teramo can be reached from the north and the south by the main highway, the A14, that runs along the Adriatic Coast. It can be reached from the west by the A24 coming from Rome via L'Aquila.

Railroad lines

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The central railroad station of the province is located in Giulianova. From here is it possible to follow the coastline to the north and south or to travel in a westerly direction towards the provincial capital.

Seaports

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The port of Giulianova is the maritime terminal of the Province of Teramo.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011" (in Italian). ISTAT.
  2. ^ "Resident population by age, sex and marital status on 1st January 2026". demo.istat.it. ISTAT. 2026-01-01. Retrieved 2026-04-01. (On the search form, choose the statistical region of the municipality in the Area section, the Region, the Province, and the name of the Municipality)
  3. ^ "Resident population by age, sex and marital status on 1st January 2026". demo.istat.it. ISTAT. 2026-01-01. Retrieved 2026-04-01.The file URL linking on technical dataset.
  4. ^ Regions and Cities > Regional Statistics > Regional Economy > Regional Gross Domestic Product (Small regions TL3), OECD.Stats. Accessed on 16 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Resident population by age, sex and marital status on 1st January 2026". demo.istat.it. ISTAT. 2026-01-01. Retrieved 2026-04-01. (On the search form, choose the statistical region of the municipality in the Area section, the Region, the Province, and the name of the Municipality)
  6. ^ "Resident population by age, sex and marital status on 1st January 2026". demo.istat.it. ISTAT. 2026-01-01. Retrieved 2026-04-01.The file URL linking on technical dataset.
  7. ^ "Abruzzo wine and food, Tortoreto and Abruzzo cooking - Hotel Poseidon Tortoreto". Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
  8. ^ "Dipartimento per gli Affari Interni e Territoriali" [Department of Internal and Territorial Affairs] (in Italian). Dipartimento per gli Affari Interni e Territoriali.
  9. ^ "Popolazione residente dei comuni. Censimenti dal 1861 al 1991" [Resident population of the municipalities. Censuses from 1861 to 1991] (PDF) (in Italian). ISTAT. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2025-11-12.
  10. ^ "Resident population - Time series". ISTAT.
  11. ^ "Resident population by age, sex and marital status on 1st January 2026". demo.istat.it. ISTAT. 2026-01-01. Retrieved 2026-04-01. (On the search form, choose the statistical region of the municipality in the Area section, the Region, the Province, and the name of the Municipality)
  12. ^ "Resident population by age, sex and marital status on 1st January 2026". demo.istat.it. ISTAT. 2026-01-01. Retrieved 2026-04-01.The file URL linking on technical dataset.
  13. ^ "Resident population by sex, municipality and individual citizenship or country of birth from year 2002". demo.istat.it. ISTAT. 2025-01-01. Retrieved 2025-02-27. (Click on 'View by country of birth', and on the search form, choose the statistical region of the municipality in the Area section, the Region, the Province, and the name of the Municipality)
  14. ^ "Resident population by sex, municipality and individual citizenship or country of birth from year 2002". demo.istat.it. ISTAT. 2025-01-01. Retrieved 2025-02-27.The file URL linking on technical dataset.
  15. ^ "Resistenza Teramana e Battaglia di Bosco Martese: Il Presidente della Repubblica Ciampi conferisce la Medaglia d'Oro alla Provincia di Teramo". 2005.
  16. ^ "Serenissimi e borbonici insieme per disfare l'Italia".
  17. ^ "Abruzzo wine and food, Tortoreto and Abruzzo cooking - Hotel Poseidon Tortoreto". Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
  18. ^ "Shrine of Saint Gabriele dell'Addolorata – Isola del Gran Sasso — Teramo Turismo".
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