Sturno

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Comune di Sturno

Location of Sturno in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Campania
Province Avellino (AV)
Elevation 662 m (2,172 ft)
Area 16 km² (6 sq mi)
Population
 - Total 3,250
 - Density 203/km² (526/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 41°1′0″N, 15°6′0″E
Gentilic Sturnese
Dialing code 0825
Postal code 83055
Website: http://www.comune.sturno.av.it

Sturno 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 Carife, Castel Baronia, Flumeri, Frigento and Rocca San Felice.

[edit] History

Sturno has been inhabited at least from the time of the Greeks in 800 BC and later became part of the Roman Empire.[citation needed]

The DeRienzo family are local aristocrats. Most have emigrated to the United States, but the remaining family members still maintain a vast amount of land and power in Sturno.[citation needed]

[edit] Economy

The surrounding area is farmland under intense cultivation. The local farms are also known for breeding sheep and goats.

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