scapito

Scapito is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Chieti in the Italian region of Abruzzo. It lies inland in the central Apennines and covers a predominantly rural, hilly area. The municipality borders several other comuni in the province and comprises a number of frazioni (hamlets). The local economy is mostly based on agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and services for residents, with cereals and olives as important crops and olive oil production in the area. The climate is temperate with seasonal variation, and the landscape features hills and small valleys.

History: The area shows evidence of ancient settlement in the broader region, with the modern town developing in the medieval and early modern periods around agricultural estates and parish churches. Scapito became part of the unified Italian state in the 19th century and was later integrated into the Abruzzo region.

Governance and culture: The municipality is governed by a mayor and a municipal council. Local culture includes religious and folk celebrations, along with typical Abruzzese cuisine based on pasta, legumes, and olive oil.

Etymology: The origin of the name Scapito is not definitively established and remains a subject of local discussion.