Sant'Arpino

Sant'Arpino (Campanian: Sandarpìnë) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Naples and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) southwest of Caserta.

Sant'Arpino
Comune di Sant'Arpino
Location of Sant'Arpino
Sant'Arpino
Location of Sant'Arpino in Italy
Sant'Arpino
Sant'Arpino (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°57′27″N 14°14′57″E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceCaserta (CE)
Government
  MayorGiuseppe Dell'Aversana
Area
  Total3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2015)[2]
  Total14,281
  Density4,500/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Santarpinesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
81030
Dialing code081
Patron saintSant'Elpidio
Saint day24 May
WebsiteOfficial website

Sant'Arpino borders the following municipalities: Cesa, Frattamaggiore, Frattaminore, Grumo Nevano, Orta di Atella, Sant'Antimo, Succivo.

Sant'Arpino is the vulgarized version of Sant'Elpidio, Bishop and patron of the town. The ancient city of Atella was located nearby.

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