Solofra
| Solofra | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Solofra | ||
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Interior of Collegiata | ||
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  Solofra Location of Solofra in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 40°50′N 14°51′E / 40.833°N 14.850°ECoordinates: 40°50′N 14°51′E / 40.833°N 14.850°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Campania | |
| Province | Avellino (AV) | |
| Frazioni | Sant'Agata Irpina, Sant'Andrea Apostolo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21 km2 (8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 12,313 | |
| • Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Solofrani | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 83029 | |
| Dialing code | 0825 | |
| Patron saint | Michael the Archangel | |
| Saint day | 29 September | |
| Website | Official website | |
Solofra is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, in the Campania region of southern Italy. In 2010 its population was 12,313.[1]
Geography
The town is bordered by Aiello del Sabato, Calvanico (SA), Contrada, Montoro Superiore and Serino. Its frazioni are the villages of Sant'Agata Irpina and Sant'Andrea Apostolo.
History
The Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo was built in the 16th-17th centuries.,[2] and has rich interior decoration with canvases by the Guarino family, and an altarpiece of Giovanni Battista Lama.
Economy
Solofra is one of Italy's most famous towns for the tanning of leather. There are more than 200 tanneries in the town. The tanning methods in Solofra are considered some of the best in Italy.
References
- ↑ (Italian) Source: Istat 2010
- ↑ Solofra Storica, history of Collegiata.
External links
Media related to Solofra at Wikimedia Commons
- (Italian) Solofra official website
- (Italian) Local Police of Solofra
- (Italian) Historical site about Solofra