Bonito, Campania

Bonito is a comune in the Province of Avellino, in the Region of Campania, Italy. Located in the southern Apennines upon a rounded knoll, it overlooks the Ufita Valley within the historical district of Irpinia.

Bonito
Comune di Bonito
Bonito viewed from Ufita Valley
Location of Bonito
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Location of Bonito in Italy
Bonito
Bonito (Campania)
Coordinates: 41°5′55″N 15°0′8″E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceAvellino (AV)
FrazioniMorroni
Area
  Total18.62 km2 (7.19 sq mi)
Elevation
490 m (1,610 ft)
Population
 (2005)[2]
  Total2,540
  Density140/km2 (350/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Bonitesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
83032
Dialing code0825
Patron saintSan Bonito di Clermont
Saint day15 January
WebsiteOfficial website

The town is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia and its territory borders with the municipalities of Apice, Grottaminarda, Melito Irpino, and Mirabella Eclano.

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