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Where is Pescara, Italy


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Pescara is located in central Italy, in the Abruzzo region along the Adriatic Sea. It sits on flat coastal land at the mouth of the Aterno-Pescara River. Pescara is near cities like Chieti, Teramo, L’Aquila, and Rome. The city covers about 33 square kilometers and has a population of around 120,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 42.46°N latitude and 14.21°E longitude. Pescara is famous for its long beaches, lively nightlife, modern city feel, and seaside promenade.

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Pescara City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvincePescara
City StatusMunicipality (Comune), provincial capital
EstablishedAncient origins; modern city formed in 1927
Geographic PositionCentral Italy, Adriatic Sea coast at the mouth of the Aterno-Pescara River
Coordinates42.46° N, 14.21° E
Total Area33 km²
Population120,000
Elevation4 m
Area Code+39 085
Postal Code / ZIP Code65121–65129
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesTourism, Services, Commerce, Transportation
TransportationPescara International Airport, rail hub, A14 motorway
ClimateMediterranean
Famous AttractionsPescara beaches, Ponte del Mare, Birthplace of Gabriele D’Annunzio, Aurum cultural center
Known ForAdriatic seaside resort, modern urban layout, cultural events
Websitehttps://www.comune.pescara.it