Forchia
| Forchia | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Forchia | ||
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  Forchia Location of Forchia in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 41°2′N 14°32′E / 41.033°N 14.533°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Campania | |
| Province | Benevento (BN) | |
| Frazioni | S. Alfonso, Cagni, Acquavitale, Signorindico | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Margherita Giordano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.45 km2 (2.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 282 m (925 ft) | |
| Population (31 August 2017)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,223 | |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Forchianti | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code | 82010 | |
| Dialing code | 0823 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Forchia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 35 km northeast of Naples and about 25 km southwest of Benevento.
The name Forchia is the translation of Latin forculae, meaning "oxbow".
It borders the following municipalities: Airola, Arienzo, Arpaia, Moiano, Roccarainola.
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