Castelcivita

Castelcivita
Comune
Comune di Castelcivita

Panoramic view

Castelcivita within the Province of Salerno
Castelcivita

Location of Castelcivita in Italy

Coordinates: 40°29′N 15°14′E / 40.483°N 15.233°E / 40.483; 15.233Coordinates: 40°29′N 15°14′E / 40.483°N 15.233°E / 40.483; 15.233
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province / Metropolitan city Salerno (SA)
Frazioni Cosentini, Pantano-Serracchio, Serra
Government
  Mayor Mario Tedesco (since April 2008)
Area
  Total 57 km2 (22 sq mi)
Elevation 487 m (1,598 ft)
Population (31-12-2010)
  Total 1,902
  Density 33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Castelcivitesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 84020
Dialing code 0828
Patron saint St. Cono, St. Nicholas of Bari
Saint day June 3, December 6
Website Official website

Castelcivita is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. In 2010 its population was 1,902.[1]

Geography

The town is situated in the middle of Cilento, by the western side of the Alburni mountains, and its territory is part of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park.[2] Neighboring municipalities are Albanella, Altavilla Silentina, Aquara, Controne (the nearest town), Ottati, Postiglione, Roccadaspide and Sicignano degli Alburni. The municipalities counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Cosentini, Pantano-Serracchio and Serra.

Demographics

Main sights

Castelcivita is home to the popular tourist attraction, the Castelcivita Caves (Grotte di Castelcivita), located 1,5 km in the valley, by the river Calore.

References

See also

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