Gioia Sannitica
Gioia Sannitica is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Naples and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northeast of Caserta.
Gioia Sannitica | |
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| Comune di Gioia Sannitica | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Gioia Sannitica 
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  Gioia Sannitica Location of Gioia Sannitica in Italy  Gioia Sannitica Gioia Sannitica (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 41°18′N 14°27′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Caserta (CE) |
| Frazioni | Auduni, Calvisi, Carattano, Caselle, Criscia, Curti, Filette, Gioia, Madonna del Bagno |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michelangelo Raccio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.0 km2 (20.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 275 m (902 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,636 |
| • Density | 67/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Gioiesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 81010 |
| Dialing code | 0823 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael |
| Saint day | 29 September |
| Website | Official website |
Gioia Sannitica borders the following municipalities: Alife, Alvignano, Cusano Mutri, Faicchio, Ruviano, San Potito Sannitico.
A hill nearby is home to a Norman castle, connected to a small village which went depopulated in the 14th-15th centuries.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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