Caggiano
Comune in Campania, Italy
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Caggiano is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.
CountryItaly
FrazioniCalabri, Fontana Caggiano I, Mattina, Mattina V, Piedi L'Arma
Elevation828 m (2,717 ft)
DemonymCaggianesi
Caggiano | |
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| Comune di Caggiano | |
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 Coat of arms | |
 Caggiano within the Province of Salerno | |
  Caggiano Location of Caggiano in Italy  Caggiano Caggiano (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°34′00″N 15°30′00″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Salerno (SA) |
| Frazioni | Calabri, Fontana Caggiano I, Mattina, Mattina V, Piedi L'Arma |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Modesto Lamattina |
| Area | |
• Total | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 828 m (2,717 ft) |
| Population (1 May 2009)[2] | |
• Total | 2,871 |
| • Density | 82/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Caggianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 84030 |
| Dialing code | 0975 |
| Patron saint | Sant'Antonio di Padova |
| Saint day | 13 June |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
Located near the Basilicata region, Caggiano borders the municipalities of Auletta, Pertosa, Polla, Salvitelle, Sant'Angelo Le Fratte (PZ), Savoia di Lucania (PZ) and Vietri di Potenza (PZ). It includes the hamlets (frazioni) of Calabri, Fontana Caggiano I, Mattina, Mattina V, and Piedi L'Arma.
Gallery
Castle
St. Salvatore church
St. Anthony church
View from the town
