San Sebastiano al Vesuvio
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Comune di San Sebastiano al Vesuvio | |
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Country | 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 | |
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.