Parolise

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Comune di Parolise

Location of Parolise in Italy
Country Flag of Italy 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 40°56′0″N, 14°53′0″E
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]

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