Candida, Campania

Candida is a small town and comune (municipality) in the province of Avellino within the Campania region of Italy. It sits on top of a hill, at an elevation of 579 metres (1,900 ft) and has around 1,100 inhabitants. It is 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Avellino.

Candida
Comune di Candida
Location of Candida
Candida
Location of Candida in Italy
Candida
Candida (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°57′N 14°53′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceAvellino (AV)
Area
  Total5.43 km2 (2.10 sq mi)
Elevation
579 m (1,900 ft)
Population
 (December 31, 2004)
  Total1,129
  Density210/km2 (540/sq mi)
DemonymCandidesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
83040
Dialing code0825
Patron saintSt. Philip Neri
Saint dayMay 26
WebsiteOfficial website

The economy is based mainly on agriculture.

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