Chiusano di San Domenico
Chiusano di San Domenico (Irpino: Chiusànë) is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, southern Italy. Situated at 750 metres (2,460 ft) above sea level, Chiusano is on the western slope of Mount Tuoro.[4]
Chiusano di San Domenico | |
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| Comune di Chiusano di San Domenico | |
_e_il_monte_Tuoro.jpg) Monte Tuoro and Chiusano San Domenico. | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Chiusano di San Domenico 
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  Chiusano di San Domenico Location of Chiusano di San Domenico in Italy  Chiusano di San Domenico Chiusano di San Domenico (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°56′3″N 14°55′2″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carmine De Angelis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.6 km2 (9.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,241 |
| • Density | 91/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Chiusanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 83040 |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel |
| Saint day | 8 May |
| Website | Official website |
History
Human presencein Chiusano can be traced to the times of Ancient Rome based on the discovery of coins, pottery, and tombs.[5] During the 11th century the Lombards ruled the area and life in Chiusano centered on a castle that was constructed on nearby Monte Domenico.[5]
Main sights
- Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli (1710)
- Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament of the Rosary (1712)
- the Hermitage of Santa Maria Valley (1230).[4]
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Data from Istat
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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