Stio

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Stio
Comune
Comune di Stio
Stio within the Province of Salerno
Stio within the Province of Salerno
Stio is located in Italy
Stio
Stio
Location of Stio in Italy
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Country Italy
Region Campania
Province / Metropolitan city Salerno (SA)
Frazioni Gorga
Government
 • Mayor Natalino Barbato
Area
 • Total 24 km2 (9 sq mi)
Elevation 675 m (2,215 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 942
 • Density 39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Stiesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 84075
Dialing code 0974
Patron saint St. Paschal Baylon
Saint day 17 May
Website Official website

Stio is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. As of 2011 its population was of 942.[1]

History

The village was founded in the beginnings of the 11th century. The origin of the name is debated, and it has been supposed it could derive from the Latin word Ostium ("entrance"), or others.[2]

Geography

Located in the middle of Cilento, and part of its national park, Stio is a hilltown near the springs of Alento river and the forest area of Pruno. The municipality borders with Campora, Gioi, Laurino, Magliano Vetere and Orria.[3] It counts a single hamlet (frazione), that is the village of Gorga, 3 km far from it and with a population of 363.[4]

Demographics

Twin towns

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