Alvignano
Comune in Campania, Italy
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Alvignano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Naples and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Caserta, at the foot of the Monti Trebulani.
CountryItaly
FrazioniAngiolilli, Annunziata, Faraoni, Marcianofreddo, Notarpaoli, Petrilli, Piazza, Rasignano, San Mauro, San Nicola
Elevation132 m (433 ft)
DemonymAlvignanesi
Alvignano | |
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| Comune di Alvignano | |
 View of Alvignano | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Alvignano Location of Alvignano in Italy  Alvignano Alvignano (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 41°15′N 14°20′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Caserta (CE) |
| Frazioni | Angiolilli, Annunziata, Faraoni, Marcianofreddo, Notarpaoli, Petrilli, Piazza, Rasignano, San Mauro, San Nicola |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Angelo Francesco Marcucci |
| Area | |
• Total | 38.13 km2 (14.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Population (31 March 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 4,746 |
| • Density | 124.5/km2 (322.4/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Alvignanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 81012 |
| Dialing code | 0823 |
| Patron saint | St. Ferdinand of Aragon |
| Saint day | Second Sunday in July |
| Website | Official website |
Its main attractions are the Basilica of Santa Maria di Cubulteria, a rare example of Lombard architecture (8th and 9th centuries) and the Aragonese Castle.
Nearby is the ancient town of Compulteria.
