Arielli | |
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| Comune di Arielli | |
Location of Arielli  | |
  Arielli Location of Arielli in Italy  Arielli Arielli (Abruzzo) | |
| Coordinates: 42°16′N 14°18′E / 42.267°N 14.300°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Chieti (CH) |
| Frazioni | Colle Martino, Contrada Valle, Fonte delle Chiavi, Fonte Grande, Pescarese, San Romano, Villa Carloni |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Catia Benarrivato |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.72 km2 (4.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,143 |
| • Density | 98/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Ariellesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 66030 |
| Dialing code | 0871 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel |
| Saint day | 29 September |
| Website | Official website |
Arielli (Neapolitan: Rijille) is a village and comune in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, central-eastern Italy, located on a hill overlooking the spring area of the homonymous river.
Its territory is hilly, rich in vineyards and olive groves.
Arielli was on the Gustav Line during WW2. It is also the birthplace of famous Brigante Nunziato Di Mecola.