Filiano

Filiano (Lucano: Filiàne) is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni (Municipalities,) of Atella, Avigliano, Forenza, Ripacandida, San Fele.

Filiano
Comune di Filiano
Location of Filiano
Filiano
Location of Filiano in Italy
Filiano
Filiano (Basilicata)
Coordinates: 40°49′N 15°42′E
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
ProvincePotenza (PZ)
FrazioniDragonetti, Forenza Scalo, Scalera, Sterpito di Sopra, Sterpito di Sotto, Inforchia, Luponio, Don Ciccio
Government
  MayorFrancesco Santoro (Civic List "Democrazia Partecipata")
Area
  Total70 km2 (30 sq mi)
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (2003)[2]
  Total3,293
  Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Filianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
85020
Dialing code0971
Patron saintSt. Mary of the Rosary
Saint daySecond Sunday of August
Websitewww.comune.filiano.pz.it



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