Contrada, Campania
Contrada is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, southern Italy.
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| Comune di Contrada | |
Location of Contrada 
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| Coordinates: 40°52′1″N 14°46′47″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.31 km2 (3.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
| Population (2005)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,986 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (750/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Contradesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 83020 |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel |
| Saint day | May 8 |
| Website | Official website |
Culture
Notable people
Antonio Ammaturo, police officer, Vicequestore (assistant chief), head of Squadra Mobile of the Police Headquarters in Naples, responsible for a vivid contrast to the activities of criminal organizations in the territory of Southern Italy, especially against Camorra in the Neapolitan area, killed by a terrorist commando of BR in unclear circumstances, in Piazza Nicola Amore in Naples, 15 July 1982. Ammaturo was famous for his strong opposition to the famous criminal boss Raffaele Cutolo.
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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