Boscoreale
Boscoreale (Italian: [ˌbɔskoreˈaːle]; Neapolitan: Vuoscoriale; "Royal Grove") is an Italian comune (municipality) and town in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, with a population of 27,457 in 2011. Located in the Vesuvius National Park, under the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, it is known for the fruit and vineyards of Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio. There is also a fine Vesuvian lava stone production.
Boscoreale
Vuoscoriale (Neapolitan) | |
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Municipal park | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Boscoreale | |
Boscoreale Location of Boscoreale in Italy Boscoreale Boscoreale (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°46′N 14°29′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
| Frazioni | Cangiani, Marchesa, Marra, Passanti, Pellegrini |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gigione |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.28 km2 (4.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Population (30 September 2015) | |
| • Total | 28,066 |
| • Density | 2,500/km2 (6,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Boschesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 80041 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Saint day | 16 July |
| Website | Official website |
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