The town is situated on a hill between the valleys
Alento river and Bucchianico Foro, and has a view extending from the
Maiella to the
Adriatic Sea. Its territory is hilly, with a significant presence of olive groves and vineyards. The climate is temperate, with winter temperatures about and summer at about and relatively abundant rains, which total around and are mainly concentrated in late autumn. The municipality borders with
Casacanditella,
Casalincontrada,
Chieti,
Fara Filiorum Petri,
Ripa Teatina,
Roccamontepiano,
Vacri and
Villamagna. ==People==