Novi Velia

Novi Velia
Comune
Comune di Novi Velia
The town of Novi Velia

Coat of arms
Novi Velia
Location of Novi Velia in Italy
Coordinates: 40°13′N 15°17′E / 40.217°N 15.283°E / 40.217; 15.283
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Salerno (SA)
Government
  Mayor Adriano De Vita
Area
  Total 34.71 km2 (13.40 sq mi)
Elevation 648 m (2,126 ft)
Population (30 November 2017[1])
  Total 2,300
  Density 66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Novesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 84060
Dialing code 0974
Patron saint St. Nicholas
Saint day 6 December
Website Official website

Novi Velia is a town and comune of the Province of Salerno, Campania, southern Italy. It is located in the southern Cilento area.

The town takes its name from the ancient Greek town of Velia, whose archaeological remains are located nearby.

Novi Velia is located in the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, and the comune contains Monte Gelbison.

See also

References

  1. Data from Istat.


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