Colliano
Comune in Campania, Italy
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Colliano (Campanian: Cuglian) is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. The name is likely related to the Italian word, collinare, which means hill top.
CountryItaly
FrazioniBagni, Bisigliano, Collianello, Macchia Grande, Macchia Piccola, San Vittore, Sasso, Valle di Raio
DemonymCollianesi
Colliano | |
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| Comune di Colliano | |
 View of Colliano and Collianello (on the top of the hill) | |
 Colliano within the Province of Salerno | |
  Colliano Location of Colliano in Italy  Colliano Colliano (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°44′N 15°17′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Salerno (SA) |
| Frazioni | Bagni, Bisigliano, Collianello, Macchia Grande, Macchia Piccola, San Vittore, Sasso, Valle di Raio |
| Area | |
• Total | 54 km2 (21 sq mi) |
| Population (1 April 2009)[2] | |
• Total | 3,813 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Collianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 84020 |
| Dialing code | 0828 |
| ISTAT code | 065043 |
| Patron saint | St. Leo IX |
| Saint day | 20 July |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
The municipality borders with Buccino, Contursi Terme, Laviano, Muro Lucano (PZ, Basilicata region), Oliveto Citra, Palomonte, San Gregorio Magno and Valva.
See also
- Collianello
- Piano di Pecore
