Satriano di Lucania
Satriano di Lucania is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.
Satriano di Lucania | |
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| Comune di Satriano di Lucania | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Satriano di Lucania 
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  Satriano di Lucania Location of Satriano di Lucania in Italy  Satriano di Lucania Satriano di Lucania (Basilicata) | |
| Coordinates: 40°33′N 15°39′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Province | Potenza (PZ) |
| Frazioni | Contrada Canonica, Contrada Isca, Contrada Pantanelle-Campo di Rato, Contrada Piano dei Prati, Contrada Serra, Contrada Vigna la Noce |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Umberto Vita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
| Population (01 January 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,345 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Satrianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 85050 |
| Dialing code | 0975 |
| Patron saint | St. Roch |
| Saint day | 16 May, 16 August, and 16 December |
| Website | Official website |
History
The village was founded in the Middle Ages under the name of "Pietrafixa" (crushed stone, probably due to the geomorphological characteristics of the place), later Italianized in Pietrafesa until 1887, when the Municipal Administration decided to change the toponym in Satriano, borrowed by the ancient Lucan stronghold "Satrianum" whose ruins are located on the mountain behind, to strengthen its historical ties with it.
In the 16th century, the town gave the nickname to the painter Giovanni De Gregorio.
The village's main attraction are its murals.
Events in the town include the Carnival of Satriano di Lucania and the Lucania Etno Folk Festival.
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)
