Forchia

Forchia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 35 km northeast of Naples and about 25 km southwest of Benevento.

Forchia
Comune di Forchia
Coat of arms
Location of Forchia
Forchia
Location of Forchia in Italy
Forchia
Forchia (Campania)
Coordinates: 41°2′N 14°32′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceBenevento (BN)
FrazioniS. Alfonso, Cagni, Acquavitale, Signorindico
Government
  MayorMargherita Giordano
Area
  Total5.45 km2 (2.10 sq mi)
Elevation
282 m (925 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2017)[2]
  Total1,223
  Density220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Forchianti
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
82010
Dialing code0823
WebsiteOfficial website

The name Forchia is the translation of Latin forculae, meaning "oxbow".

It borders the following municipalities: Airola, Arienzo, Arpaia, Moiano, Roccarainola.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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