Aielli

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Aielli
Comune
Comune di Aielli
Coat of arms of Aielli
Coat of arms
Aielli is located in Italy
Aielli
Aielli
Location of Aielli in Italy
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Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province / Metropolitan city L'Aquila (AQ)
Frazioni Aielli Stazione
Area
 • Total 35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation 1,021 m (3,350 ft)
Population (2013)[1]
 • Total 1,439
 • Density 41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Aiellesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 67041
Dialing code 0863
Saint day July 7
Website Official website

Aielli is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the plain of the former Lake Fucino, in the Marsica.

Aielli was mentioned as Ajelli for the first time in 1280, deriving from the Latin Agellum. It was damaged by an earthquake in 1915.

It has a notable medieval tower, now housing a public-open astronomical observatory.

Demographic evolution

References

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