Castel Campagnano

Castel Campagnano
Comune
Comune di Castel Campagnano
Castel Campagnano
Location of Castel Campagnano in Italy
Coordinates: 41°11′N 14°27′E / 41.183°N 14.450°E / 41.183; 14.450
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Caserta (CE)
Government
  Mayor Giuseppe Di Sorbo
Area
  Total 17.5 km2 (6.8 sq mi)
Elevation 58 m (190 ft)
Population (31 March 2017)[1]
  Total 1,546
  Density 88/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Castelcampagnanesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 81010
Dialing code 0823
Website Official website

Castel Campagnano (Campanian: Campànnànnë) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Naples and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Caserta.

Castel Campagnano borders the municipalities of Caiazzo and Ruviano in the province of Caserta, and Amorosi, Dugenta, Limatola, Melizzano in the province of Benevento.

Castel Campagnano is a small agricultural center located on the right bank of the river Volturno, near Caserta. The surrounding hills are characterised by vineyards, olive trees and dense vegetation. The frazione of Squille is located to the south of the municipal area. Today, Castel Campagnano's economy revolves mostly around agriculture, small industries and tourism.

Main sights

  • Castle
  • Parish of St. Mary of the Snow. The present building was renovated in 1753, and has a single nave.
  • Church of Sant'Angelo

Culture

A wine and oil festival is held in two days in June.

References

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


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