Sulmona
Sulmona
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| Sulmona | |
Location of Sulmona | |
| Coordinates: 42°02′N 13°56′E / 42.033°N 13.933°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Frazioni | Acqua Santa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ernesta D'Alessio (Centre left - M5S) |
| Area | |
• Total | 57.93 km2 (22.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
• Total | 22,175 |
| Demonym | Sulmonesi or Sulmontini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 67039 |
| Dialing code | 0864 |
| Patron saint | Saint Pamphilus |
| Saint day | 28 April |
| Website | Official website |
Sulmona (Abruzzese: Sulmóne; Latin: Sulmo) is a comune (municipality) in the province of L'Aquila, in the Italian region of Abruzzo. It is located in the Valle Peligna, a plain once occupied by a lake that disappeared in prehistoric times. In the ancient era, it was one of the most important cities of the Paeligni and is known for being the native town of the Roman poet Ovid, of whom there is a bronze statue, located on the town's main road.