Anzano di Puglia

Anzano di Puglia is a small town and comune in the province of Foggia and region of Apulia in southeast Italy. It rises 760 metres (2,490 ft) above sea level.

Anzano di Puglia
Comune di Anzano di Puglia
Location of Anzano di Puglia
Anzano di Puglia
Location of Anzano di Puglia in Italy
Anzano di Puglia
Anzano di Puglia (Apulia)
Coordinates: 41°07′22″N 15°17′17″E
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceFoggia (FG)
FrazioniCarifano, Lo Russo, Losciarpo, Mastralessio, Morra, Nocelle
Government
  MayorPaolo Lavanga
Area
  Total11.02 km2 (4.25 sq mi)
Elevation
760 m (2,490 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)[2]
  Total1,264
  Density110/km2 (300/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Anzanese
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
71020
Dialing code0881
ISTAT code071003
Patron saintMadonna of Anzano
Saint dayFirst monday after Pentecost
WebsiteOfficial website

The town lies along the Apennines, astride the Daunian Mountains at the intersection of two ancient Roman roads, namely Via Herculea and Via Aurelia Aeclanensis, which leads to Herdonias. Such a geographical position has led to its possession changing several times over the centuries. At some times it has been in Apulia, at others in Campania. In 1810, when it belonged to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, it was made part of the province of Foggia. In 1862 it was absorbed by the province of Avellino and named "Anzano degli Irpini", but in 1931 it was returned to the province of Foggia. The town is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia and its territory borders the municipalities of Monteleone di Puglia, San Sossio Baronia, Sant'Agata di Puglia, Scampitella, Vallesaccarda, and Zungoli.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)



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