Brusciano
Brusciano is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Naples, in Italy, on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Situated inland north-east of Naples, 10 miles from center city, the ancient village of rural vocation has developed along the way National Puglia, in the stretch that connects the east of the capital and Pomigliano d'Arco and Nola.
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 Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. | |
Location of Brusciano 
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  Brusciano Location of Brusciano in Italy  Brusciano Brusciano (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°55′N 14°25′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
| Frazioni | De Ruggiero, La Scorza, Pastena |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Peppe Montanile |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 16,499 |
| • Density | 3,300/km2 (8,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Bruscianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 80031 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Patron saint | Saint Sebastian |
| Saint day | 20 January |
| Website | Official website |
Its territory in the middle of the plain bell sits in the shadow of the area Vesuvius, is between the slopes of Monte Somma and the plain of Acerra is crossed by Regi Lagni. Has a particular geological origin: ash, lava and volcanic tuff resulting from the Vesuvius formed the substrate on which it was formed on local soil. The surface layer shows a depth of order few meters, with a particular composition of elements and sandy-clay mixed with volcanic ash, lava and pumice.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat); Dati Istat - Popolazione residente all 1 April 2009
