Ariano Irpino
Ariano Irpino (until 1930 Ariano di Puglia), or simply Ariano, is a comune (municipality) in the province of Avellino, in the Italian region of Campania. With a territory of 186.74 square kilometres (72.10 sq mi) and a population of 22,535 (2017), it is one of the largest settlements in the Irpinia historical district and the modern province. Located 264 kilometres (164 mi) east-southeast of Rome and 104 kilometres (65 mi) east-northeast of Naples, the comune was granted the official status of città ("city") by a presidential decree of 1952, October 26; it has been recognized as an arts town, too.
Ariano Irpino | |
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| Città di Ariano Irpino | |
Panorama of Ariano Irpino | |
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Coat of arms | |
Ariano Irpino within the Province of Avellino | |
Location of Ariano Irpino | |
Ariano Irpino Location of Ariano Irpino in Italy Ariano Irpino Ariano Irpino (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 41°9′10″N 15°5′20″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Enrico Franza (PSI) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 186.74 km2 (72.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 788 m (2,585 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 811 m (2,661 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2017) | |
| • Total | 22,535 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Arianese |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 83031 |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| ISTAT code | 064005 |
| Patron saint | Otho Frangipane |
| Saint day | 23 March |
| Website | Official website |
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