Montefalcione

Montefalcione (Irpino: Mundëfaucionë) is a town and comune of the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy. The town lies on a hill which at its summit is 523 metres (1,716 ft) above sea level.

Montefalcione
Comune di Montefalcione
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Location of Montefalcione
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Location of Montefalcione in Italy
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Montefalcione (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°57′45″N 14°53′5″E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceAvellino (AV)
Government
  MayorMaria Antonietta Belli
Area
  Total15.15 km2 (5.85 sq mi)
Elevation
523 m (1,716 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
  Total3,461
  Density230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Montefalcionesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
83030
Dialing code0825
Patron saintSt. Anthony of Padua
Saint day13 June
WebsiteOfficial website

In 1861 it was the location of a revolt against the newly formed government of Italy.

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References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Population data from ISTAT



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