Sala Consilina

Sala Consilina
Comune
Comune di Sala Consilina
Panoramic view of Sala Consilina

Coat of arms

Sala Consilina within the Province of Salerno
Sala Consilina
Location of Sala Consilina in Italy
Coordinates: 40°24′N 15°36′E / 40.400°N 15.600°E / 40.400; 15.600
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Salerno (SA)
Frazioni Grecia, Quattro Querce, San Raffaele, San Rocco, San Sebastiano, Sant'Antonio, Santo Leo, Trinità
Government
  Mayor Francesco Cavallone
Area
  Total 59.7 km2 (23.1 sq mi)
Elevation 614 m (2,014 ft)
Population (28 February 2017[1])
  Total 12,635
  Density 210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Salesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 84036
Dialing code 0975
Patron saint St. Michael
Saint day September 29
Website Official website

Sala Consilina is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of southwestern Italy. With 12,635 inhabitants it is the most populated town of Vallo di Diano.

History

The ancient village of Consilinum was built during the Roman Ages.

Geography

Sala Consilina is located in the middle area of Vallo di Diano, close to the borders of Campania with Basilicata. The bordering municipalities are Atena Lucana, Brienza (PZ), Marsico Nuovo (PZ), Padula, Sassano, San Rufo and Teggiano.

People

Sala Consilina was arguably the birthplace of Giovanni Martini.

See also

References

  1. (in Italian) Source: Istat 2011

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