San Sossio Baronia
San Sossio Baronia is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. Its name refers to Saint Sossius, a Roman Catholic martyr.
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| Comune di San Sossio Baronia | |
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Location of San Sossio Baronia 
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  San Sossio Baronia Location of San Sossio Baronia in Italy  San Sossio Baronia San Sossio Baronia (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 41°4′N 15°12′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Frazioni | Civita, Molara, Montuccio, Turro, Montemauro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giovanni Contardi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.19 km2 (7.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,598 |
| • Density | 83/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sossiani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 83050 |
| Dialing code | 0827 |
| Patron saint | St. Sossius |
| Website | Official website |
Located in the Apennines between the Ufita Valley and Daunian Mountains, the town is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia. Its territory borders the municipalities of Anzano di Puglia (FG), Flumeri, Monteleone di Puglia (FG), San Nicola Baronia, Trevico, Vallesaccarda and Zungoli.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Data from Istat
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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