Castelcivita
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| Castelcivita | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Castelcivita | |
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 Castelcivita
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| Coordinates: 40°29′N 15°14′E / 40.483°N 15.233°ECoordinates: 40°29′N 15°14′E / 40.483°N 15.233°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Salerno (SA) |
| Frazioni | Cosentini, Pantano-Serracchio, Serra |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mario Tedesco (since April 2008) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57 km2 (22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 487 m (1,598 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| • Total | 2,137 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (97/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castelcivitesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 84020 |
| Dialing code | 0828 |
| Patron saint | St. Cono, St. Nicholas of Bari |
| Saint day | June 3, December 6 |
| Website | Official website |
Castelcivita is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.
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History[edit]
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Geography[edit]
The town is situated in the middle of Cilento, by the western side of the Alburni mountains. Neighboring municipalities include Controne, Roccadaspide, Postiglione, and Serre. All these municipalities are located in the region of Campania. Castelcivita is home to the popular tourist attraction, Grotte di Castelcivita, also known as the Castelcivita Caves.
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External links[edit]
Media related to Castelcivita at Wikimedia Commons
- (Italian) Municipal web site
- (Italian) (English) Official site of the caves
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