Andretta

Andretta
Comune
Comune di Andretta
Andretta
Location of Andretta in Italy
Coordinates: 40°56′18″N 15°19′33″E / 40.93833°N 15.32583°E / 40.93833; 15.32583Coordinates: 40°56′18″N 15°19′33″E / 40.93833°N 15.32583°E / 40.93833; 15.32583
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Avellino (AV)
Frazioni Mattinella
Government
  Mayor Ines Giannini
Area
  Total 43.65 km2 (16.85 sq mi)
Elevation 840 m (2,760 ft)
Population (31 December 2017)
  Total 1,853
  Density 42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Andrettesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 83040
Dialing code 0827
ISTAT code 064003
Patron saint Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint day 5 September
Website Official website

Andretta is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy.

Geography

The little town, whose population was greatly reduced by emigration, rises on a high hill in the Apennines dominating the valley of the Ofanto river.

History

The area has traces of settlement from the Bronze Age (1000 BC), as well as Samnite and Roman remains. The earliest historical mention however is in 1124, when it was ruled by the Norman Folleville; other lords were the Zurlo and Caracciolo families.

Twin towns

  • United States Ramapo, United States, since 1996


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