# Loreto Aprutino > Italian comune **Wikidata**: [Q51369](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51369) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loreto_Aprutino) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/loreto-aprutino ## Summary Loreto Aprutino is a *comune* (municipality) located in the Province of Pescara within the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is a human settlement situated at coordinates 42.434722222222° N, 13.983611111111° E, with a recorded population ranging between 7,140 and 7,390 residents. ## Key Facts * **Classification:** Italian *comune* (municipal division of Italy). * **Administrative Location:** Province of Pescara, Italy. * **Geographic Coordinates:** Latitude 42.434722222222, Longitude 13.983611111111. * **Population Data:** Recorded figures include 7,369, 7,390, and 7,140. * **Official Website:** http://www.comune.loretoaprutino.pe.it/ * **Wikidata Identifier:** Q38 (linked via parent entity Italy). * **Wikipedia Title:** Loreto Aprutino. * **Sitelink Count:** 53 language versions on Wikipedia. * **Related Settlement:** Passocordone (a human settlement in Italy sharing the same country context). * **Country Context:** Located in Italy, a sovereign state established as a republic on June 18, 1946. ## FAQs **What is the administrative status of Loreto Aprutino?** Loreto Aprutino is classified as a *comune*, which represents a municipal division within the Italian administrative system. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Province of Pescara in the country of Italy. **Where is Loreto Aprutino located geographically?** The settlement is positioned at latitude 42.434722222222 and longitude 13.983611111111 within the Province of Pescara. This places it in the southern European nation of Italy. **What is the population size of Loreto Aprutino?** Demographic records for the municipality show varying counts, specifically listing populations of 7,369, 7,390, and 7,140. These figures reflect the resident count at different points in time. **How can one access official information about Loreto Aprutino?** Official details and communications from the municipality are available through its dedicated website at http://www.comune.loretoaprutino.pe.it/. Additionally, the entity is documented on Wikipedia under the title "Loreto Aprutino." ## Why It Matters Loreto Aprutino serves as a fundamental administrative unit within the Italian Republic, contributing to the local governance structure of the Province of Pescara. As a *comune*, it manages local affairs and represents a specific human settlement within the broader context of Italy's 20 administrative regions. Its existence is part of the extensive network of over 7,900 municipalities that make up the Italian state, reflecting the country's decentralized political organization. The entity is significant for maintaining local identity and administrative continuity within the Province of Pescara, linking residents to the national framework of Italy. ## Notable For * **Administrative Classification:** Recognized specifically as an Italian *comune*. * **Geographic Specificity:** Defined by precise coordinates of 42.434722222222° N and 13.983611111111° E. * **Digital Presence:** Maintains an official municipal website and a dedicated Wikipedia entry with 53 language sitelinks. * **Regional Context:** Part of the Province of Pescara, a key administrative division in Italy. * **Population Variance:** Documented with multiple population data points (7,140, 7,369, 7,390) indicating demographic tracking. * **Connected Settlements:** Geographically and administratively linked to nearby settlements like Passocordone within the same national context. ## Body ### Administrative and Geographic Identity Loreto Aprutino is formally defined as an Italian *comune*, a standard municipal division within the Republic of Italy. It is situated within the Province of Pescara, which is one of the administrative subdivisions of the country. The entity is geographically anchored at latitude 42.434722222222 and longitude 13.983611111111. As a human settlement, it is part of the broader category of Italian municipalities, of which there are thousands across the nation. The entity is linked to the country of Italy (Wikidata Q38), which serves as the sovereign state governing the region. ### Demographics and Statistics The population of Loreto Aprutino is documented with specific numerical values in available records. Data points indicate population figures of 7,369, 7,390, and 7,140. These statistics reflect the demographic size of the settlement at various times. The entity is categorized under the broader demographic scope of Italy, a country with a total population of approximately 58.85 million as of 2023. The specific population count of Loreto Aprutino represents a small fraction of the national total, typical for a *comune* in the Province of Pescara. ### Digital and Informational Presence Loreto Aprutino maintains a distinct digital footprint through its official municipal website, accessible at http://www.comune.loretoaprutino.pe.it/. This domain serves as the primary source for local administrative information. The entity is also well-represented in global knowledge bases, specifically on Wikipedia, where it holds the title "Loreto Aprutino." The Wikipedia article for this *comune* has a sitelink count of 53, indicating its presence in 53 different language editions. In the Wikidata ecosystem, the entity is associated with the country item Q38 (Italy) and is linked to the broader class of "comune of Italy." ### Regional and National Context The municipality operates within the political and legal framework of the Italian Republic. Italy, the sovereign state containing Loreto Aprutino, was established as a republic on June 18, 1946, following a constitutional referendum. Prior to this, the Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed on March 17, 1861. The country is a unitary parliamentary republic with its capital in Rome. Loreto Aprutino is part of the Province of Pescara, which is one of the 20 regions of Italy (specifically within the Abruzzo region, though the region name is not explicitly in the raw text, the province is). The entity shares the national characteristics of Italy, including the use of the Euro as currency, the Italian language as the official tongue, and membership in international organizations such as the European Union and NATO. ### Related Entities and Connections Loreto Aprutino is connected to other human settlements within the same national context. Specifically, Passocordone is identified as a human settlement in Italy, sharing the same country classification. Both entities fall under the umbrella of Italian *comuni*. The relationship between Loreto Aprutino and Passocordone highlights the network of settlements that constitute the Province of Pescara and the wider Italian territory. These connections are essential for understanding the local administrative geography and the distribution of population centers in the region. The entity is also linked to the general category of "comune of Italy," which encompasses all municipal divisions in the country. ## References 1. Virtual International Authority File 2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 3. [Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018. Italian National Institute of Statistics](http://demo.istat.it/pop2018/index3.html) 4. [Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2017. Italian National Institute of Statistics](http://demo.istat.it/pop2017/index3.html) 5. [Source](https://demo.istat.it/?l=it) 6. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0 7. GeoNames 8. [Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011. Italian National Institute of Statistics](https://www.istat.it/it/archivio/156224) 9. Wiki Loves Monuments Italia 10. Seismic classification in Italy 11. [Source](https://rischi.protezionecivile.gov.it/it/sismico/attivita/classificazione-sismica)