Raviscanina

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Comune di Raviscanina
Coat of arms of Comune di Raviscanina
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Raviscanina in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Campania
Province Province of Caserta (CE)
Elevation 358 m (1,175 ft)
Area 24.5 km² (9 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 1,367
 - Density 56/km² (145/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 41°22′N, 14°15′E
Gentilic Raviscaninesi
Dialing code 0823
Postal code 81010
Frazioni Quattro Venti, Case Pagane
Patron St. Michael Archangel
 - Day September 29

Raviscanina is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 60 km north of Naples and about 35 km north of Caserta. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,367 and an area of 24.5 km².[1]

Raviscanina borders the following municipalities: Ailano, Pietravairano, Prata Sannita, Sant'Angelo d'Alife, Vairano Patenora, Valle Agricola.

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[edit] History

The city is famous as the fief of Count Richard of Rupecanina.

[edit] Main sights

In the nearby are the ruins of the castle of Rupecanina, built by the Normans over a pre-existing Samnite fortress.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.