Baronissi
| Baronissi | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Baronissi | ||
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Panoramic view of Baronissi | ||
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 Baronissi within the Province of Salerno and Campania | ||
  Baronissi Location of Baronissi in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 40°45′N 14°46′E / 40.750°N 14.767°ECoordinates: 40°45′N 14°46′E / 40.750°N 14.767°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Campania | |
| Province | Salerno (SA) | |
| Frazioni |
Acquamela, Aiello, Antessano, Capo Saragnano, Caprecano, Casal Barone, Casal Siniscalco, Fusara, Orignano, Saragnano, Sava | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor |
Gianfranco Valiante (since June 2014) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17 km2 (7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) | |
| Population (31 May 2007) | ||
| • Total | 16,425 | |
| • Density | 970/km2 (2,500/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Baroniensi or Baronissesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 84081 | |
| Dialing code | 089 | |
| Patron saint | St. Francis of Assisi | |
| Saint day | 4 October | |
| Website | Official website | |
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Baronissi is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. It is home to a campus of the University of Salerno.
History
The town develops from the original old area named Casali.
Geography
The town is situated 7 km north of Salerno and it is 35 km from Avellino. The bordering municipalities are Castiglione del Genovesi, Cava de' Tirreni, Fisciano, Mercato San Severino, Pellezzano and Salerno.
Its 11 hamlets (frazioni) are Acquamela, Aiello, Antessano, Capo Saragnano, Caprecano, Casal Barone, Casal Siniscalco, Fusara, Orignano, Saragnano and Sava (the most populated one).
Demography
Personalities
- Diego Campanile - Catholic Guardian of Holy Land (1574–1642)
- Fortunato Maria Farina - Catholic Archbishop (1881–1954)
- Jack Hirschman - American poet (1933), honourable citizen from 13 December 2008 [1][2]
Twin towns
Portes-lès-Valence - France (2006)
Notes and references
External links
Media related to Baronissi at Wikimedia Commons
- (Italian) Official website of Baronissi
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