Parolise

Parolise (Irpino: Parulìsë) is a village and comune of the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy.

Parolise
Comune di Parolise
Location of Parolise
Parolise
Location of Parolise in Italy
Parolise
Parolise (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°56′N 14°53′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceAvellino (AV)
FrazioniSerra
Area
  Total3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total653
  Density220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
83050
Dialing code0825
Patron saintSan Rocco
Saint dayAugust 16
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

Parolise lies in the upper Irpinia area of the Apennine Mountains. The towns of Candida, Chiusano di San Domenico, Lapio, Montefalcione, Salza Irpina and San Potito Ultra are nearby.

Economy

Parolise is known for the Calzaturificio Scorta, that provided shoes for the nobility of Southern Italy, and boots for the Italian Army during World War II.

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