Forchia
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| Forchia | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Forchia | |
 Forchia
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| Coordinates: 41°2′N 14°32′E / 41.033°N 14.533°ECoordinates: 41°2′N 14°32′E / 41.033°N 14.533°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Province of Benevento (BN) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,162 |
| • Density | 215.2/km2 (557.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 82010 |
| Dialing code | 0823 |
Forchia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 35 km northeast of Naples and about 25 km southwest of Benevento. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,162 and an area of 5.4 km².[1]
The name Forchia is the translation of forculae in Latin language, that mens oxbow.
It borders the following municipalities: Airola, Arienzo, Arpaia, Moiano, Roccarainola.
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