Barano d'Ischia
Barano d'Ischia is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located in the south-west area of Ischia island, about 30 km southwest of Naples.
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| Coordinates: 40°43′N 13°55′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paolino Buono |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.1 km2 (4.3 sq mi) |
| Population (30 November 2015)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,118 |
| • Density | 910/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Baranesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 80070 and 80077 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Patron saint | St. Rochus |
| Saint day | 16 August |
| Website | Official website |
It is after Forio the largest comune in size of the island, although not one of the most populated. Its territory is composed by several small villages: Buonopane, Piedimonte, Fiaiano, Testaccio (no one of this small villages has become a frazione); Testaccio was formerly an independent municipality.
Barano d'Ischia borders the following municipalities: Casamicciola Terme, Ischia, Serrara Fontana.
History and main sights
The area was first settled by the Greeks, who had a nymphaeum here.
Main sights include:
- The Pilastri aqueduct (1470)
- Church of St. John the Baptist (15th century), one of the most ancient in the island. It houses a canvas by a Caravaggist.
- Saracen Tower, in the village of Testaccio
- Windmills in Montebarano
External links
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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