Novi Velia
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Not to be confused with the ancient Greek town of Velia.
| Novi Velia | |||
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| — Comune — | |||
| Comune di Novi Velia | |||
| The town of Novi Velia | |||
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| Coordinates: 40°13′N 15°17′E / 40.217°N 15.283°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Campania | ||
| Province | Salerno (SA) | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Maria Ricchiuti | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 648 m (2,126 ft) | ||
| Population (1 January 2009[1]) | |||
| • Total | 2,257 | ||
| • Density | 66/km2 (170/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | Novesi | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 84060 | ||
| Dialing code | 0974 | ||
| Patron saint | St. Nicholas | ||
| Saint day | 6 December | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Novi Velia is a town and comune of the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-west Italy.
The town takes its name from the ancient Greek town of Velia, whose remains are located nearby.
[edit] Notes and references
[edit] See also
- Cilento - national park
- Pruno Cilento - biggest forest in the Cilento
- Gelbison (mount)
[edit] External links
Media related to Novi Velia at Wikimedia Commons
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