Chianche is a town and comune in province of Avellino, in the Campania region of Italy.

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Chianche
Comune
Comune di Chianche
Location of Chianche
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Coordinates: 41°03′N 14°47′E
Country	Italy
Region	Campania
Province	Avellino (AV)
Frazioni	Chianchetelle, San Pietro Irpino, Chianche scalo
Government
• Mayor	Carlo Grillo
Area [1]
• Total	6.81 km2 (2.63 sq mi)
Elevation	356 m (1,168 ft)
Population  (31 December 2017)[2]
• Total	487
• Density	72/km2 (190/sq mi)
Demonym	Chianchesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	83010
Dialing code	0825
Patron saint	St. Felice of Nola
Saint day	January 14
Website	Official website

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The town rises on the border between the provinces of Avellino and Benevento, on top of a green hill. It is surrounded by chestnut-tree woods, while the fertile countryside produces olive oil and the DOC wine "Greco di Tufo".

The town's history dates back from c. 300, when it was named Planca. It was ruled by many different feudal families, included the Caracciolo and Carafa.