Montemarano
Montemarano is a town and comune, former Latin bishopric and present titular see in the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy.
Montemarano | |
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| Comune di Montemarano | |
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Location of Montemarano 
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  Montemarano Location of Montemarano in Italy  Montemarano Montemarano (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°54′58″N 14°59′54″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Beniamino Palmieri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.01 km2 (13.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 820 m (2,690 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,821 |
| • Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Montemaranesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 83040 |
| Dialing code | 0827 |
| Patron saint | St. John of Montemarano |
| Saint day | 21 August |
| Website | Official website |
History
The existence of the town is documented since the 11th century. During the Norman rule of southern Italy, it was completely destroyed. Later it became a fiefdom of Raona of Fragneto. Other important feudal families were the Caracciolo, the Della Leonessa and the Della Marra.
Culture
The most important event is the Montemarano Carnival with its tarantella montemaranese, an ancient tradition of the place.
Economy
The economy depends on agriculture, mostly on vineyards.
See also
References
- "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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