Calvello

Calvello (Lucano: Calvìedde) is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata, known for its traditional production of artistic ceramics. It is bounded by the towns of Abriola, Anzi, Laurenzana, Marsico Nuovo, Marsicovetere, Viggiano.

Calvello
Comune di Calvello
Location of Calvello
Calvello
Location of Calvello in Italy
Calvello
Calvello (Basilicata)
Coordinates: 40°29′N 15°51′E
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
ProvincePotenza (PZ)
Government
  MayorAnna Cantisani
Area
  Total106.4 km2 (41.1 sq mi)
Elevation
730 m (2,400 ft)
Population
 (1996)
  Total2,231
  Density21/km2 (54/sq mi)
DemonymCalvellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
85010
Dialing code0971
Patron saintSaint Nicholas
Saint dayDecember 6
WebsiteOfficial website
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