Casal di Principe

Casal di Principe
Comune
Comune di Casal di Principe

Coat of arms
Casal di Principe
Location of Casal di Principe in Italy
Coordinates: 41°1′N 14°8′E / 41.017°N 14.133°E / 41.017; 14.133
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Caserta (CE)
Government
  Mayor Renato Natale
Area
  Total 23.4 km2 (9.0 sq mi)
Elevation 68 m (223 ft)
Population (1 January 2015)[1]
  Total 21,374
  Density 910/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Casalesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 81033
Dialing code 081
Patron saint Maria SS. Preziosa
Saint day September 12
Website Official website

Casal di Principe (Campanian: Casale 'e Principe or simply Casale) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region of Campania, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Naples and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Caserta. It has a population of approximately 21,000 people. The town is located on the territory of Agro aversano - a rural area with 19 comunes spread on its land, and is directly linked to the comune of San Cipriano d'Aversa.

Casal di Principe is also known for the export of buffalo mozzarella and organised crime.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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