Tufo

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Tufo is a town (commune) of 951 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. It has an area of approximately five square kilometers and a population density of 190 people per square kilometer. Tufo is bordered by Altavilla Irpina, Petruro Irpino, Prata di Principato Ultra, and Santa Paolina, Torrioni.

The Sabato river flows south of Tufo. The name of the town was derived from Tufo, the volcanic rock that is widely present in the subsoil of the whole area of the country.

The town has given its name to the pouplar white wine known as Greco di Tufo.





Coordinates: 41°16′N, 13°46′E