Polla, Italy

Polla
Comune
Comune di Polla
View of Polla from Tanagro river shore

Polla within the province of Salerno and Campania
Polla
Location of Polla in Italy
Coordinates: 40°31′N 15°30′E / 40.517°N 15.500°E / 40.517; 15.500Coordinates: 40°31′N 15°30′E / 40.517°N 15.500°E / 40.517; 15.500
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Salerno (SA)
Government
 • Mayor Rocco Giuliano[1]
Area
 • Total 47 km2 (18 sq mi)
Elevation 468 m (1,535 ft)
Population (31 December 2011)
 • Total 5,327
 • Density 110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Pollesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 84035
Dialing code 0975
Patron saint St. Nicholas
Saint day 6 December
Website Official website

Polla is a town and comune of the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-west Italy. In 2011 its population was 5,327.[2]

History

The area in which the town is located was settled since prehistoric times, as evidenced by finds of bones and ceramic in a nearby cave. During the Ancient Roman domination it was built a forum in today's quarter of San Pietro.[3][4]

Geography

Polla is in the north of the Vallo di Diano, close to the Alburni mountain range and is crossed by the Tanagro river. It borders with the municipalities of Atena Lucana, Auletta, Brienza (PZ), Caggiano, Corleto Monforte, Pertosa, Sant'Angelo Le Fratte (PZ) and Sant'Arsenio.[5]

Demographics

Famous residents

Twin towns

See also

References

  1. ↑ (in Italian) Mayor's page on Polla official website
  2. ↑ (in Italian) Source: Istat 2011
  3. ↑ (in Italian) Historical infos about Polla (municipal website)
  4. ↑ (in Italian) The Cave of Polla (municipal website)
  5. ↑ 40553 Polla on OpenStreetMap
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