Castel San Giorgio
Comune in Campania, Italy
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Castel San Giorgio (Campanian: Sangiorge) is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. In 2011, it had a population of 13,411.[3]
Castel San Giorgio | |
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| Comune di Castel San Giorgio | |
 The ruins of Monte Castello | |
 Castel San Giorgio within the Province of Salerno | |
  Castel San Giorgio Location of Castel San Giorgio in Italy  Castel San Giorgio Castel San Giorgio (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°47′N 14°42′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Salerno (SA) |
| Frazioni | Aiello, Campomanfoli, Castelluccio, Cortedomini, Fimiani, Lanzara, Santa Croce, Santa Maria a Favore, Taverna-Casalnuovo, Torello, Trivio Codola |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paola Lanzara (Impegno Civico) |
| Area | |
• Total | 13 km2 (5.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 13,411[3] |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Sangiorgesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 84083 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| ISTAT code | 065034 |
| Patron saint | St. Roch |
| Saint day | 16 August |
| Website | Official website |
History
The town, founded in 1810 and located near the site of the ancient Nuceria Alfaterna, was originally named San Giorgio, until 1861.
Geography
The municipality borders with Mercato San Severino, Nocera Inferiore, Roccapiemonte, Sarno and Siano.[4]
It counts eleven hamlets (frazioni): Aiello, Campomanfoli, Castelluccio, Cortedomini, Fimiani, Lanzara (the most populated one), Santa Croce, Santa Maria a Favore, Taverna-Casalnuovo, Torello and Trivio Codola (also named Codola).[5]
Demographics
Transport
The municipality has 3 train stations (Castel San Giorgio-Roccapiemonte, Lanzara-Fimiani and Codola), on the line Mercato San Severino-Nocera Inferiore/Sarno. It is also served by the motorway A30 Salerno-Caserta, at the exit "Castel San Giorgio".[4]
