Castel Campagnano

Castel Campagnano (Campanian: Campànnànnë) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Naples and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Caserta.

Castel Campagnano
Comune
Comune di Castel Campagnano
Location of Castel Campagnano
Castel Campagnano
Location of Castel Campagnano in Italy
Castel Campagnano
Castel Campagnano (Campania)
Coordinates: 41°11′N 14°27′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceCaserta (CE)
Government
 • MayorGiuseppe Di Sorbo
Area
 • Total17.5 km2 (6.8 sq mi)
Elevation
58 m (190 ft)
Population
 (31 March 2017)[2]
 • Total1,546
 • Density88/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Castelcampagnanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
81010
Dialing code0823
WebsiteOfficial website

Castel Campagnano borders the municipalities of Caiazzo and Ruviano in the province of Caserta, and Amorosi, Dugenta, Limatola, Melizzano in the province of Benevento.

Castel Campagnano is a small agricultural center located on the right bank of the river Volturno, near Caserta. The surrounding hills are characterised by vineyards, olive trees and dense vegetation. The frazione of Squille is located to the south of the municipal area. Today, Castel Campagnano's economy revolves mostly around agriculture, small industries and tourism.

Main sights
  • Castle
  • Parish of St. Mary of the Snow. The present building was renovated in 1753, and has a single nave.
  • Church of Sant'Angelo

Culture

A wine and oil festival is held in two days in June.

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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