Saviano

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Comune di Saviano
Coat of arms of Comune di Saviano
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Saviano in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Campania
Province Naples (NA)
Area 13.8 km² (5 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 15,114
 - Density 1,095/km² (2,836/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 40°55′N, 14°31′E
Gentilic Savianesi
Dialing code 081
Postal code 80039
Frazioni Cerreto - Aliperti, Capocaccia, Fressuriello, Sant'Erasmo, Tommasoni

Saviano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 25 km northeast of Naples. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 15,114 and an area of 13.8 km².[1]

Saviano borders the following municipalities: Nola, San Vitaliano, Scisciano, Somma Vesuviana.

The commune was created in 1867 through the merger of the former Sirico (thenceforth called Saviano) with Sant'Erasmo. It was part of the Terra di Lavoro province until 1927.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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