Coordinates: 42°2′N 14°22′E / 42.033°N 14.367°E / 42.033; 14.367

Bomba, Abruzzo

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Bomba
Comune di Bomba
File:Chieti bomba.jpg
Location of Bomba in Italy
Bomba (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°2′N 14°22′E / 42.033°N 14.367°E / 42.033; 14.367
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti (CH)
FrazioniSambuceto, Vallecupa
Government
 • MayorRaffaele Nasuti
Area
 • Total
17.26 km2 (6.66 sq mi)
Elevation
424 m (1,391 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[1]
 • Total
790
 • Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
DemonymBombesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66042
Dialing code0872
Patron saintSt. Donatus
Saint day7 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Bomba (Abruzzese: Bòmme) is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Silvio Spaventa and Bertrando Spaventa were born in Bomba.

Main sights

  • Parish church of Santa Maria del Popolo
  • Sanctuary of San Mauro Abate
  • Church of San Mauro fuori le mura
  • Ethnographic Museum
  • Remains of the urban walls and gates (c. 12th century)
  • Archaeological site of Monte Pallano, perhaps including remains of the ancient Frentani town of Pallanum (6th century BC)

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)