Parolise
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Comune di Parolise | |
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Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province | Avellino (AV) |
Area | 3 km² (1 sq mi) |
Population | |
- Total | 653 |
- Density | 218/km² (565/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
Coordinates | |
Gentilic | |
Dialing code | 0825 |
Postal code | 83050 |
Frazioni | Serra |
Patron | San Rocco |
- Day | August 16 |
Website: http://parolise.asmenet.it |
Parolise is a village and comune of the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy.
[edit] Geography
Parolise lies in the upper Irpinia area of the Apennine Mountains. The towns of Candida, Chiusano di San Domenico, Lapio, Montefalcione, Salza Irpina and San Potito Ultra are nearby.
[edit] Economy
Parolise is known for the Calzaturificio Scorta,[citation needed] that provided shoes for the Nobility of Southern Italy, and boots for the Italian Army during World War II.[citation needed]
[edit] Notes and references
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