Greci, Campania
Greci (Arbëreshë Albanian: Katundi) (literally meaning village/settlement) is an Arbëreshë town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy, located about 100 km northeast of Naples and about 50 km southwest of Foggia. It is a mountain agricultural village lying astride the Apennines and represents the only existing linguistic minority in Campania; Arbereshe people have settled in Greci since the 15th century.
Greci
Katundi | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Greci | |
Location of Greci | |
Greci Location of Greci in Italy Greci Greci (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 41°15′10″N 15°10′12″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nicola Norcia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.27 km2 (11.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 821 m (2,694 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 915 m (3,002 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) |
| Population (1 May 2009) | |
| • Total | 805 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (69/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Grecesi/Katundesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 83030 |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| ISTAT code | 064037 |
| Patron saint | St. Bartholomew |
| Saint day | 25 August |
| Website | Official website |
Its territory borders the following municipalities: Ariano Irpino, Castelfranco in Miscano, Faeto, Orsara di Puglia, Montaguto, Savignano Irpino.
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