Region of Abruzzo

flag of Abruzzo - italy

Dominated by the prolific Apennine mountain range, the hinterland of Abruzzo forms one of Italy's last wildernesses. Parts of Abruzzo are covered in endless tracts of forest. Along with Molise, Abruzzo are sparsely populated, quiet places where the wild landscape exerts a strong influence. With Molise Abruzzo is closely connected because since few years ago they consisted a region together Abruzzi e Molise.

Capital L'Aquila
Provinces Chieti
L'Aquila
Pescara
Teramo
Municipalities 305
Area 10.794 km2
Population (2004 est.) 1273284
  Climate of Abruzzo, Molise and Puglia
Month
Average monthly maximum temperature Average daily hours of sunshine Average monthly rainfall
April
10 to 18 6 hrs 47 mm
July
20 to 28 10 hrs 27 mm
October
14 to 21 6 hrs 68 mm
January
6 to 13 4 hrs 61 mm
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