Castel Frentano

Castel Frentano is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Castel Frentano
Comune
Comune di Castel Frentano
Coat of arms
Location of Castel Frentano
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Coordinates: 42°12′N 14°21′E / 42.200°N 14.350°E / 42.200; 14.350
Country	Italy
Region	Abruzzo
Province	Chieti CH)
Frazioni	Ciommi, Colle Ceraso, Crocetta, Feltrino, Lentesco, Pera, Pietragrossa, Porrechi, San Rocco, San Vincenzo, Trastulli
Government
• Mayor	Patrizia De Santis Ciarrapico
Area ^[1]
• Total	21.89 km^2 (8.45 sq mi)
Elevation	400 m (1,300 ft)
Population  (1 January 2023)^[2]
• Total	4,264
• Density	190/km^2 (500/sq mi)
Demonym	Castellini
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	66032
Dialing code	0872
Patron saint	St. Stephen
Saint day	3 August
Website	Official website

During World War II, the town was liberated by the New Zealand Army (2nd New Zealand Division) on 2 December 1943.

It is known for bocconotto, a typical dessert.

Santo Stefano Protomartire, a building in the town

Main sights

• Church of St. Stephen, built in the late 13th and early 14th century, but rebuilt in the 18th century in neo-Classicist style
• Church of Santa Maria della Selva
• Church of San Rocco
• Palazzo Vergilj
• Palazzo Crognale
• 14th century defensive walls

References

1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.

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