Colliano
Colliano (Campanian: Cuglian) is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. The name is likely related to the Italian word, collinare, which means hill top.
Colliano | |
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| Comune di Colliano | |
 View of Colliano and Collianello (on the top of the hill) | |
 Colliano within the Province of Salerno | |
Location of Colliano 
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  Colliano Location of Colliano in Italy  Colliano Colliano (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°44′N 15°17′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Salerno (SA) |
| Frazioni | Bagni, Bisigliano, Collianello, Macchia Grande, Macchia Piccola, San Vittore, Sasso, Valle di Raio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54 km2 (21 sq mi) |
| Population (1 April 2009)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,813 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Collianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 84020 |
| Dialing code | 0828 |
| ISTAT code | 065043 |
| Patron saint | St. Leo X |
| Saint day | 20 July |
| Website | Official website |
History
Geography
The municipality borders with Buccino, Contursi Terme, Laviano, Muro Lucano (PZ, Basilicata region), Oliveto Citra, Palomonte, San Gregorio Magno and Valva.
See also
- Collianello
- Piano di Pecore
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'1/4/2009
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