Mercogliano

Mercogliano
Comune
Città di Mercogliano

The central street Via San Modestino
Mercogliano

Location of Mercogliano in Italy

Coordinates: 40°55′33″N 14°44′34″E / 40.92583°N 14.74278°E / 40.92583; 14.74278Coordinates: 40°55′33″N 14°44′34″E / 40.92583°N 14.74278°E / 40.92583; 14.74278
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Avellino (AV)
Frazioni Montevergine, Torelli, Torrette
Government
  Mayor Massimiliano Carullo
Area
  Total 19.76 km2 (7.63 sq mi)
Elevation 550 m (1,800 ft)
Population (2007)[1]
  Total 12,379
  Density 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Mercoglianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 83013
Dialing code 0825
Patron saint San Modestino
Saint day February 14
Website Official website

Mercogliano is an Italian town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania.

Geography

Mercogliano is a hill town located near the western suburb of Avellino and below the mount Partenio (or Montevergine). The municipality borders with Avellino, Monteforte Irpino, Mugnano del Cardinale, Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo, Quadrelle and Summonte.

It counts three hamlets (frazioni):

Main sights

Gallery

See also

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. (Italian) Loreto Abbey Palace on cir.campania.beniculturali.it

External links

Media related to Mercogliano at Wikimedia Commons


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