Prezza, Abruzzo

Prezza
Comune di Prezza
Prezza, AQ
Prezza
Location of Prezza in Italy
Prezza
Prezza (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°3′37″N 13°50′8″E / 42.06028°N 13.83556°E / 42.06028; 13.83556
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
FrazioniCampo di Fano, Colli di Prezza
Government
 • MayorMarianna Scoccia
Area
 • Total
21.6 km2 (8.3 sq mi)
Elevation
480 m (1,570 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2023)
 • Total
847
 • Density39.2/km2 (102/sq mi)
DemonymPrezzani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ISTAT code066076
Patron saintSanta Lucia
Saint day13 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Prezza is a town and comune in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, in central Italy. It lies in the Valle Peligna. approximately 8 kilometres west of Sulmona and 60 kilometres southeast of L'Aquila. The town sits at an elevation of about 480 metres (1,575 ft) above sea level and covers an area of approximately 19.7 km². The inhabitants are known as Prezzani.