Barisciano

Barisciano
Comune
Comune di Barisciano
View of the Castle of Barisciano.
View of the Castle of Barisciano.
Barisciano is located in Italy
Barisciano
Barisciano
Location within Italy
Barisciano is located in Abruzzo
Barisciano
Barisciano
Location within Abruzzo
Coordinates: 42°19′31″N 13°35′36″E / 42.32528°N 13.59333°E / 42.32528; 13.59333
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
FrazioniPicenze (San Martino, Villa di Mezzo, Petogna)
Government
 • MayorFrancesco Di Paolo
Area
 • Total
78.56 km2 (30.33 sq mi)
Elevation
940 m (3,080 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2015)
 • Total
1,828
 • Density23.27/km2 (60.27/sq mi)
DemonymBariscianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67021
Dialing code0862
Patron saintSt. Flavian
Saint day25 November

Barisciano (Abruzzese: Varissànë; Latin: Furfo), is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is located in the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park.

Main sights

History

Barisciano was founded sometime between the 5th and 7th centuries AD. Originally a Roman settlement, the town later expanded by absorbing neighboring villages. In the 8th century AD, the castle located there was built, which was later expanded to protect the local population. In the 13th century AD, Barisciano played a role in the founding of L'Aquila. In 1380 the town was attacked by Amatrice troops. The town was attacked again in 1424 and was besieged by the mercenary leader Braccio Da Montone and his troops. In the 16th century AD the castle was abandoned due to it losing its defensive capabilities.

Notable people

Climate

Climate data for Barisciano, elevation 932 m (3,058 ft), (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 18.2
(64.8)		 21.6
(70.9)		 24.0
(75.2)		 26.2
(79.2)		 33.2
(91.8)		 37.9
(100.2)		 38.0
(100.4)		 39.1
(102.4)		 38.1
(100.6)		 28.0
(82.4)		 23.0
(73.4)		 19.2
(66.6)		 39.1
(102.4)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 6.6
(43.9)		 7.9
(46.2)		 11.0
(51.8)		 14.5
(58.1)		 19.4
(66.9)		 23.5
(74.3)		 27.3
(81.1)		 27.5
(81.5)		 23.0
(73.4)		 17.1
(62.8)		 11.3
(52.3)		 7.4
(45.3)		 16.4
(61.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) 2.8
(37.0)		 3.6
(38.5)		 6.2
(43.2)		 9.3
(48.7)		 13.6
(56.5)		 17.2
(63.0)		 20.3
(68.5)		 20.4
(68.7)		 16.7
(62.1)		 12.0
(53.6)		 7.1
(44.8)		 3.8
(38.8)		 11.1
(51.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −1.1
(30.0)		 −0.7
(30.7)		 1.4
(34.5)		 4.1
(39.4)		 7.8
(46.0)		 11.0
(51.8)		 13.3
(55.9)		 13.4
(56.1)		 10.5
(50.9)		 6.9
(44.4)		 3.0
(37.4)		 0.2
(32.4)		 5.8
(42.5)
Record low °C (°F) −16.1
(3.0)		 −16.3
(2.7)		 −12.4
(9.7)		 −5.8
(21.6)		 −4.4
(24.1)		 1.4
(34.5)		 4.0
(39.2)		 4.2
(39.6)		 0.7
(33.3)		 −3.0
(26.6)		 −9.7
(14.5)		 −11.0
(12.2)		 −16.3
(2.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 51.2
(2.02)		 52.5
(2.07)		 47.0
(1.85)		 58.5
(2.30)		 51.8
(2.04)		 51.2
(2.02)		 41.8
(1.65)		 39.2
(1.54)		 52.8
(2.08)		 56.9
(2.24)		 77.4
(3.05)		 67.6
(2.66)		 647.9
(25.52)
Average precipitation days 7.6 7.9 8.2 9.4 8.1 7.0 5.3 5.1 6.0 7.2 9.5 9.5 90.8
Source: Regione Abruzzo

References

  1. ↑ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ↑ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
  3. ↑ "VALORI MEDI CLIMATICI DAL 1951 AL 2000 NELLA REGIONE ABRUZZO" (PDF). Regione Abruzzo. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.