Centola

Centola (Cilentan: Cendula) is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

For the saint, see Centola and Helen.
Centola
Comune di Centola
Centola within the Province of Salerno
Location of Centola
Centola
Location of Centola in Italy
Centola
Centola (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°04′N 15°19′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceSalerno (SA)
FrazioniForia, Palinuro, San Nicola, San Severino
Government
  MayorCarmelo Stanziola
Area
  Total47 km2 (18 sq mi)
Elevation
336 m (1,102 ft)
Population
 (30 June 2017)[2]
  Total5,144
  Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Centolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
84051
Dialing code0974
Patron saintSant'Apollonio
Saint day-
WebsiteOfficial website

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 four hamlets[3] (frazioni). Their population is listed under brackets.

  • Palinuro (1,202 inhabitants): the largest frazione, located by the sea
  • Foria (516 inhabitants). Located not too far from Centola
  • San Severino (435 inhabitants): it is home to medieval ruins, located by "Centola" railway station
  • San Nicola (370 inhabitants), the littlest hamlet of the comune

See also

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. (in Italian) All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat); population as of 2011 census
  3. (in Italian) Municipal statute of Centola
  • Media related to Centola at Wikimedia Commons


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