Villaricca

Villaricca (until May 13, 1871 called Panicocoli (Neapolitan: Panecuòcole)) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 10 km northwest of Naples.

Villaricca
Location of Villaricca
Villaricca
Location of Villaricca in Italy
Villaricca
Villaricca (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°55′N 14°12′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
Metropolitan cityNaples (NA)
Government
  MayorMaria Rosaria Punzo
Area
  Total6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Elevation
103 m (338 ft)
Population
 (30 September 2015)[2]
  Total31,089
  Density4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Villaricchèsi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
80010
Dialing code081
WebsiteOfficial website

It is the birthplace of popular Italian singer Sergio Bruni and the venerable physician and priest Vittorio De Marino.

Geography

Villaricca borders the following municipalities: Calvizzano, Giugliano in Campania, Marano di Napoli, Mugnano di Napoli, Qualiano and Quarto.

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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