Moiano

Moiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Naples and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Benevento on the western slope of the Monte Taburno, on the river Isclero.

Moiano
Comune di Moiano
Moiano seen from above
Location of Moiano
Moiano
Location of Moiano in Italy
Moiano
Moiano (Campania)
Coordinates: 41°5′N 14°33′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceBenevento (BN)
FrazioniLuzzano
Government
  MayorGiacomo Buonanno
Area
  Total20.20 km2 (7.80 sq mi)
Elevation
271 m (889 ft)
Population
 (31 October 2017)[2]
  Total4,101
  Density200/km2 (530/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Moianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
82010
Dialing code0823
Patron saintSaint Peter Apostle
Saint day29 June
WebsiteOfficial website

The economy is mostly agricultural (cereals, fruit, vine). The main attraction is the church of St. Sebastian, with a fresco cycle by Tommaso Giaquinto.

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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