Frattamaggiore

Frattamaggiore (locally also known as Fratta) is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy. It is located 15 km (9.3 mi) north of Naples and 15 km (9.3 mi) southwest of Caserta. It was awarded the title of "City of art" in 2008 and named Benedictine city in 1997.

Frattamaggiore
Location of Frattamaggiore
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Location of Frattamaggiore in Italy
Frattamaggiore
Frattamaggiore (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°56′N 14°17′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
Metropolitan cityNaples (NA)
Government
  MayorMarco Antonio Del Prete (Democratic Party (Italy))
Area
  Total5.32 km2 (2.05 sq mi)
Elevation
44 m (144 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2017)
  Total29,929
  Density5,600/km2 (15,000/sq mi)
DemonymFrattesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
80027
Dialing code081
Patron saintSt. Sosius
Saint day23 September
WebsiteOfficial website

It is located in the Naples hinterland. It is bordered by the comuni of Afragola, Cardito, Crispano, Frattaminore, Grumo Nevano, and Sant'Arpino.

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