Ferrandina

Ferrandina (Lucano: Frannine) is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is a center for production of high quality olive oil.

Ferrandina
Troilia (Greek)
Comune di Ferrandina
Location of Ferrandina
Ferrandina
Location of Ferrandina in Italy
Ferrandina
Ferrandina (Basilicata)
Coordinates: 40°30′N 16°27′E
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
ProvinceMatera (MT)
FrazioniMacchia di Ferrandina
Government
  MayorCarmine Lisanti
Area
  Total218.11 km2 (84.21 sq mi)
Elevation
420 m (1,380 ft)
Population
 (May 2009)
  Total9,117
  Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
DemonymFerrandinesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
75013
Dialing code0835
Patron saintSan Rocco
Saint day16 August
WebsiteOfficial website
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