Calvello

Calvello
Comune
Comune di Calvello
Calvello

Location of Calvello in Italy

Coordinates: 40°29′N 15°51′E / 40.483°N 15.850°E / 40.483; 15.850Coordinates: 40°29′N 15°51′E / 40.483°N 15.850°E / 40.483; 15.850
Country Italy
Region Basilicata
Province Potenza (PZ)
Area
  Total 105.03 km2 (40.55 sq mi)
Elevation 730 m (2,400 ft)
Population (1996)[1]
  Total 2,231
  Density 21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Calvellesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 85010
Dialing code 0971
Patron saint San Nicola
Saint day December 6
Website Official website

Calvello is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata, known for its traditional production of artistic ceramics. It is bounded by the towns of Abriola, Anzi, Laurenzana, Marsico Nuovo, Marsicovetere, Viggiano.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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