Solofra

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Interior of Collegiata
Interior of Collegiata
Comune di Solofra

Location of Solofra in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Campania
Province Avellino (AV)
Elevation 384 m (1,260 ft)
Area 21 km² (8 sq mi)
Population (as of 2007)
 - Total 11,967
 - Density 570/km² (1,476/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 40°50′0″N, 14°51′0″E
Gentilic Solofrani
Dialing code 0825
Postal code 83029
Frazioni Sant'Agata Irpina, S.Andrea Apostolo
Patron Michael the Archangel
 - Day 29 September
Website: http://www.comune.solofra.av.it

Solofra is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, in the Campania region of southern Italy.


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[edit] Geography

The town is bordered by Aiello del Sabato, Calvanico, Contrada, Montoro Superiore and Serino.

[edit] History

The Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo was built in the 15th century.[citation needed]


[edit] Economy

Solofra depends on the tanning of leather. There are more than 200 tanneries in the town.[citation needed]

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