Centola

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Centola
Comune
Comune di Centola
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Centola within the Province of Salerno
Centola within the Province of Salerno
Centola is located in Italy
Centola
Centola
Location of Centola in Italy
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Country Italy
Region Campania
Province / Metropolitan city Salerno (SA)
Frazioni Foria, Palinuro, San Nicola, San Severino
Area
 • Total 47 km2 (18 sq mi)
Elevation 336 m (1,102 ft)
Population (31 December 2011)
 • Total 5,073
 • Density 110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Centolesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 84051
Dialing code 0974
Patron saint Sant'Apollonio
Saint day -
Website Official website

Centola 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 5,073.[1]

Geography

Located in southern Cilento, Centola borders with the municipalities of Camerota, Celle di Bulgheria, Montano Antilia, Pisciotta and San Mauro la Bruca.

The municipality counts the town itself (2,550 inhabitants) and 4 hamlets[2] (frazioni). Their population is listed under brackets.

  • Palinuro (1,202): The greatest one, located by the sea
  • Foria (516): Located not too far from Centola
  • San Severino (435): Notable for its medieval ruins, located by "Centola" railway station
  • San Nicola (370): The littlest hamlet of the comune

Demographics

See also

References

  1. (Italian) All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat); population as of 2011 census
  2. (Italian) Municipal statute of Centola

External links

Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons


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