Gioia Sannitica

Gioia Sannitica
—  Comune  —
Comune di Gioia Sannitica
Gioia Sannitica
Location of Gioia Sannitica in Italy
Coordinates:
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Caserta (CE)
Frazioni Auduni, Calvisi, Carattano, Caselle, Criscia, Curti, Filette, Gioia, Madonna del Bagno
Government
 • Mayor Mario Fiorillo
Area
 • Total 54.0 km2 (20.8 sq mi)
Population (1 June 2009[1])
 • Total 3,581
 • Density 66.3/km2 (171.8/sq mi)
Demonym Gioiesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 81010
Dialing code 0823
Patron saint St. Michael
Saint day 29 September

Gioia Sannitica is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 50 km northeast of Naples and about 30 km northeast of Caserta.

Gioia Sannitica borders the following municipalities: Alife, Alvignano, Cusano Mutri, Faicchio, Ruviano, San Potito Sannitico.

A hill nearby is home to a Norman castle, connected to a small village which went depopulated in the 14th-15th centuries.

References

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