Castelsaraceno

Castelsaraceno (Lucano: Castìeddë) is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.

Castelsaraceno
Comune di Castelsaraceno
A view in its rural territory.
Location of Castelsaraceno
Castelsaraceno
Location of Castelsaraceno in Italy
Castelsaraceno
Castelsaraceno (Basilicata)
Coordinates: 40°10′N 15°59′E
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
ProvincePotenza (PZ)
FrazioniBruscati, Frusci, Miraldo, Pié d'Alpi
Government
  MayorRocco Rosano
Area
  Total74.78 km2 (28.87 sq mi)
Elevation
960 m (3,150 ft)
Population
 (2007)
  Total1,584
  Density21/km2 (55/sq mi)
DemonymCastellani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
85031
Dialing code0973
Patron saintSt. Anthony of Padua
Saint day13 June
WebsiteOfficial website

Nearby the commune is one of the longest footbridges, with length of 586m - Ponte tibetano di Castelsaraceno.

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