San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

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Comune di San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

Location of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Campania
Province Province of Naples (NA)
Elevation 175 m (574 ft)
Area 2 km² (1 sq mi)
Population
 - Total 9,851
 - Density 4,926/km² (12,758/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 40°50′0″N, 14°22′0″E
Gentilic Sansebastianesi o sebastianesi
Dialing code 081
Postal code 80040

San Sebastiano al Vesuvio is a commune in the province of Naples, located on the western slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Its elevation means that it is often a few degrees cooler than the neighbouring metropolis of Naples.

It was destroyed in 1944 by the most recent eruption of Mount Vesuvius during the Allies' occupation of southern Italy.