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Miglianico — Comune — Comune di Miglianico Miglianico at the sunset
Location of Miglianico in Italy
MiglianicoCoordinates: 42°21′30″N 14°17′30″E / 42.35833°N 14.29167°ECoordinates: 42°21′30″N 14°17′30″E / 42.35833°N 14.29167°E Country Italy Region Abruzzo Province Chieti (CH) Frazioni Cagialone, Cerreto, Cerreto superiore, Cerrone, Ciummare, Collemarino, Elcine, Foreste, Montupoli, Piane San Pantaleone, Quattro Strade, Valle Sant'Angelo Area - Total 22 km2 (8.5 sq mi) Elevation 136 m (446 ft) Population (2004) - Total 4,529 - Density 205.9/km2 (533.2/sq mi) Demonym Miglianichesi Time zone CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Postal code 66010 Dialing code 0871 Patron saint San Pantaleone Saint day 27 July Website Official website Miglianico is a town and comune of the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
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Geography
Miglianico is situated in the foothills of the Italian Apennine Mountains.
History
During the Second World War, Miglianico was occupied by German forces attempting to hold ground as the American push by General Mark Clark advanced north from Southern Italy. Homes of residents were taken over by German units and used to quarter soldiers and served as command posts. Miglianico and the surrounding area was heavily damaged by Allied carpet bombing during 1944. Many of its residents fled to and lived in caves for months for safety.
Sights
It is home to two churches: the Church of St. Rocco and the Church of St. Pantaleone (the patron saint of the town). The Festival of St. Pantaleone is celebrated every year on 27 July, and is the patron saint of doctors and obstetricians.
Miglianico is also host to the Miglianico Tour foot race each year in August.
Economy
The town economy is predominately agricultural; wine grapes and olives are its primary crops.
Miglianico viewed from Miglianico-Tollo Road
Categories:- Cities and towns in Abruzzo
- Communes of the Province of Chieti
- Abruzzo geography stubs
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