Solofra
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| Solofra | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Solofra | ||
 Interior of Collegiata | ||
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  Solofra Location of Solofra in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 40°50′N 14°51′E / 40.833°N 14.850°ECoordinates: 40°50′N 14°51′E / 40.833°N 14.850°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Campania | |
| Province | Avellino (AV) | |
| Frazioni | Sant'Agata Irpina, Sant'Andrea Apostolo | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Michele Vignola | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21 km2 (8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) | |
| Population (31 July 1015)[1] | ||
| • Total | 12,500 | |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,500/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Solofrani | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code | 83029 | |
| Dialing code | 0825 | |
| Patron saint | St. Michael the Archangel | |
| Saint day | 29 September | |
| Website | Official website | |
Solofra (Solofrano: Sulofra, IPA: [suˈloːfrə]) is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, in the Campania region of Southern Italy.
Geography[edit]
The town is bordered by Aiello del Sabato, Calvanico (SA), Contrada, Montoro Superiore and Serino. Its frazioni are the villages of Sant'Agata Irpina and Sant'Andrea Apostolo.
Main sights[edit]
The Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo was built in the 16th-17th centuries.,[2] and has rich interior decoration with canvases by the Guarino family, and an altarpiece of Giovanni Battista Lama.
Economy[edit]
Solofra is known as one of Italy's main centers for the tanning of leather.
References[edit]
- ^ (in Italian) Source: Istat 2010
- ^ Solofra Storica, history of Collegiata.
External links[edit]
Media related to Solofra at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Italian) Official website
- (in Italian) Local Police of Solofra
- (in Italian) Historical site about Solofra
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