Chiusano di San Domenico
| Chiusano di San Domenico | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Chiusano di San Domenico | ||
_e_il_monte_Tuoro.jpg) Monte Tuoro and Chiusano San Domenico. | ||
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  Chiusano di San Domenico Location of Chiusano di San Domenico in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 40°56′3″N 14°55′2″E / 40.93417°N 14.91722°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Campania | |
| Province | Avellino (AV) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Carmine De Angelis | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 24.6 km2 (9.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) | |
| Population (30 June 2017 [1]) | ||
| • Total | 2,241 | |
| • Density | 91/km2 (240/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Chiusanesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code | 83040 | |
| Dialing code | 0825 | |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel | |
| Saint day | 8 May | |
| Website | Official website | |
Chiusano di San Domenico (Irpino: Chiusànë) is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, southern Italy. Situated at 750 metres (2,460 ft) above sea level, Chiusano is on the western slope of Mount Tuoro.[2]
History
Human presencein Chiusano can be traced to the times of Ancient Rome based on the discovery of coins, pottery, and tombs.[3] During the 11th century the Lombards ruled the area and life in Chiusano centered on a castle that was constructed on nearby Monte Domenico.[3]
Main sights
- Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli (1710)
- Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament of the Rosary (1712)
- the Hermitage of Santa Maria Valley (1230).[2]
References
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