Carife
Carife (Latin: Callifae; Irpino: Carìfë) is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. In the year 2001, the population was 1,697.
Carife | |
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| Comune di Carife | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Carife 
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  Carife Location of Carife in Italy  Carife Carife (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 41°1′38″N 15°12′35″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Frazioni | Ariacchino, Ciaruolo, Piano Lagnetta, San Martino, Santo Leo, Serra Di Fusco, Fiumara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carmine Di Giorgio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.62 km2 (6.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Population (31 May 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,396 |
| • Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Carifani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 83040 |
| Dialing code | 0827 |
| ISTAT code | 064019 |
| Patron saint | San Giovanni Battista |
| Saint day | 24 June |
| Website | Official website |
Located in the Apennines between the Ufita Valley and Daunian Mountains, the town is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia. Its territory borders the municipalities of Castel Baronia, Frigento, Guardia Lombardi, San Nicola Baronia, Sturno, Trevico and Vallata.
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); Dati - Popolazione residente all'1/5/2009
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