Serre, Campania
Comune in Campania, Italy
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Serre is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.
Serre | |
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| Comune di Serre | |
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 Serre within the Province of Salerno | |
  Serre Location of Serre in Italy  Serre Serre (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°34′56.0″N 15°11′05.1″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Salerno (SA) |
| Frazioni | Borgo San Lazzaro, Persano |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Franco Mennella |
| Area | |
• Total | 67.03 km2 (25.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 200 m (660 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 3,955 |
| • Density | 59.00/km2 (152.8/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Serresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 84028 |
| Dialing code | 0828 |
| Patron saint | St. Martin |
| Saint day | 11 November |
| Website | Official website |
History
The town is medieval and was founded at the end of the 10th century.
Geography
Serre is a hilltown located in northern Cilento. Its municipal territory, crossed by the rivers Sele and Calore Lucano, borders with Albanella, Altavilla Silentina, Campagna, Eboli and Postiglione.[3] The municipality counts the hamlets of Borgo San Lazzaro and Persano.
