Pietrelcina
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| Pietrelcina | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Pietrelcina | |
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 Pietrelcina
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| Coordinates: 41°12′N 14°51′E / 41.2°N 14.85°ECoordinates: 41°12′N 14°51′E / 41.2°N 14.85°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Benevento (BN) |
| Frazioni | Piana Romana, Stazione |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.8 km2 (11.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 3,056 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pietrelcinesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 82020 |
| Dialing code | 0824 |
| Patron saint | Madonna della Libera |
| Saint day | 3 December |
| Website | Official website |
Pietrelcina is a town and comune in the province of Benevento in the Campania region of southern Italy. It is the birthplace of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio).
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[edit] Geography
Benevento, Paduli, Pago Veiano and Pesco Sannita are neighbouring towns.
[edit] International relations
[edit] Twin towns - sister cities
Pietrelcina is twinned with:
[edit] Notes and references
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