Bellizzi

Bellizzi
Comune
Comune di Bellizzi
Montecorvino station in Bellizzi

Bellizzi within the Province of Salerno
Bellizzi
Location of Bellizzi in Italy
Coordinates: 40°37′N 14°57′E / 40.617°N 14.950°E / 40.617; 14.950Coordinates: 40°37′N 14°57′E / 40.617°N 14.950°E / 40.617; 14.950
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Salerno (SA)
Frazioni Bivio Pratole, Bivio San Vito, Fabbrica Nuova, Olmo, Serroni
Government
 • Mayor Domenico Volpe
Area
 • Total 8.02 km2 (3.10 sq mi)
Elevation 60 m (200 ft)
Population (28 February 2017)[1]
 • Total 13,609
 • Density 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Bellizzesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 84092
Dialing code 0828
Patron saint Sacred Heart of Jesus
Website Official website

Bellizzi is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

History

Bellizzi was a frazione of Montecorvino Rovella until 2 January 1990, when it became a comune following a referendum held in 1988.

Geography

Bellizzi borders with the municipalities of Battipaglia, Montecorvino Pugliano, Montecorvino Rovella and Pontecagnano Faiano.[2] It is 3 km far from Battipaglia, 5 from Macchia, 6 from Pontecagnano, 11 from Montecorvino Rovella and 20 from Salerno.

Transport

Bellizzi is crossed by the national highway SS 18 and by the A2 motorway, with nearest exits in Battipaglia and Montecorvino Pugliano. It is served by the railway station of Montecorvino and the Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport is 3 km far from it.

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat); Dati Istat - Popolazione residente all 1 May 2009
  2. ↑ 40645 Bellizzi on OpenStreetMap


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