Villaricca

Not to be confused with Villarrica (disambiguation) or Villarica.
Villaricca
Comune
Metropolitan City of Naples
Villaricca

Location of Villaricca in Italy

Coordinates: 40°55′N 14°12′E / 40.917°N 14.200°E / 40.917; 14.200Coordinates: 40°55′N 14°12′E / 40.917°N 14.200°E / 40.917; 14.200
Country Italy
Region Campania
Area
 • Total 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Elevation 103 m (338 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
 • Total 28,159
 • Density 4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Villaricchèsi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 80010
Dialing code 081
Website Official website

Villaricca (until May 13, 1871 called Panicocoli) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 10 km northwest of Naples. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 28,159 and an area of 6.8 km².[1]

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.

Demographic evolution

References

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

External links

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