Colliano

Colliano (Campanian: Cuglian) is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. The name is likely related to the Italian word, collinare, which means hill top.

Colliano
Comune di Colliano
View of Colliano and Collianello (on the top of the hill)
Colliano within the Province of Salerno
Location of Colliano
Colliano
Location of Colliano in Italy
Colliano
Colliano (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°44′N 15°17′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceSalerno (SA)
FrazioniBagni, Bisigliano, Collianello, Macchia Grande, Macchia Piccola, San Vittore, Sasso, Valle di Raio
Area
  Total54 km2 (21 sq mi)
Population
 (1 April 2009)[2]
  Total3,813
  Density71/km2 (180/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Collianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
84020
Dialing code0828
ISTAT code065043
Patron saintSt. Leo X
Saint day20 July
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

The municipality borders with Buccino, Contursi Terme, Laviano, Muro Lucano (PZ, Basilicata region), Oliveto Citra, Palomonte, San Gregorio Magno and Valva.

See also

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 - Popolazione residente all'1/4/2009

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