Bellizzi

Bellizzi is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

For other uses, see Bellizzi Irpino and San Lorenzo Bellizzi.
Bellizzi
Comune
Comune di Bellizzi
Montecorvino station in Bellizzi
Bellizzi within the Province of Salerno
Location of Bellizzi
Bellizzi
Location of Bellizzi in Italy
Bellizzi
Bellizzi (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°37′N 14°57′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceSalerno (SA)
FrazioniBivio Pratole, Bivio San Vito, Fabbrica Nuova, Olmo, Serroni
Government
 • MayorDomenico Volpe
Area
 • Total8.02 km2 (3.10 sq mi)
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)[2]
 • Total13,609
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Bellizzesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
84092
Dialing code0828
Patron saintSacred Heart of Jesus
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Bellizzi was a frazione of Montecorvino Rovella until 2 January 1990, when it became a comune following a referendum held in 1988.

Geography

Bellizzi borders with the municipalities of Battipaglia, Montecorvino Pugliano, Montecorvino Rovella and Pontecagnano Faiano.[3] It is 3 km far from Battipaglia, 5 from Macchia, 6 from Pontecagnano, 11 from Montecorvino Rovella and 20 from Salerno.

Transport

Bellizzi is crossed by the national highway SS 18 and by the A2 motorway, with nearest exits in Battipaglia and Montecorvino Pugliano. It is served by the railway station of Montecorvino and the Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport is 3 km far from it.

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); Dati Istat - Popolazione residente all 1 May 2009
  3. 40645 Bellizzi on OpenStreetMap



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