Carife
Comune in Campania, Italy
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Carife (Latin: Callifae; Irpino: Carìfë) is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. In the year 2001, the population was 1,697.
CountryItaly
FrazioniAriacchino, Ciaruolo, Piano Lagnetta, San Martino, Santo Leo, Serra Di Fusco, Fiumara
Elevation740 m (2,430 ft)
DemonymCarifani
Carife | |
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| Comune di Carife | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  Carife Location of Carife in Italy  Carife Carife (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 41°1′38″N 15°12′35″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Frazioni | Ariacchino, Ciaruolo, Piano Lagnetta, San Martino, Santo Leo, Serra Di Fusco, Fiumara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carmine Di Giorgio |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.62 km2 (6.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Population (31 May 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 1,396 |
| • Density | 84.00/km2 (217.5/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Carifani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| ISTAT code | 064019 |
| Patron saint | San Giovanni Battista |
| Saint day | 24 June |
| Website | Official website |
Located in the Apennines between the Ufita Valley and Daunian Mountains, the town is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia. Its territory borders the municipalities of Castel Baronia, Frigento, Guardia Lombardi, San Nicola Baronia, Sturno, Trevico and Vallata.
