| Solofra | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Solofra | |
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Solofra
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Frazioni | Sant'Agata Irpina, S.Andrea Apostolo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21 km2 (8.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 11,967 |
| • Density | 569.9/km2 (1,475.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Solofrani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 83029 |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Patron saint | Michael the Archangel |
| Saint day | 29 September |
| Website | Official website |
Solofra is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, in the Campania region of southern Italy.
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The town is bordered by Aiello del Sabato, Calvanico, Contrada, Montoro Superiore and Serino.
The Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo was built in the 15th century.
Solofra is one of Italy's most famous towns for the tanning of leather. There are more than 200 tanneries in the town. The tanning methods in Solofra are considered some of the best in Italy.