Manocalzati
| Manocalzati | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Manocalzati | |
  Manocalzati | |
| Coordinates: 40°56′33″N 14°51′2″E / 40.94250°N 14.85056°ECoordinates: 40°56′33″N 14°51′2″E / 40.94250°N 14.85056°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Frazioni | San Barbato |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.62 km2 (3.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Population (1 June 2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,275 |
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Manocalzatesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 83030 |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Patron saint | San Marco |
| Saint day | 25 April |
| Website | Official website |
Manocalzati is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, Southern Italy. The area produces chestnuts, nuts and grapes. In 2005, the population was 3156. Its altitude is 450 meters above sea level.
History
Traces from the Iron Age indicate this town existed in the 8th century BC.
Manocalzati was a fiefdom of the San Barbato family. The town retains its medieval charm, with narrow streets and lovely palaces with decorated portals of the 18th and 19th centuries. There are two well preserved churches from the 18th century; Saint Michael (belltower built in the 16th century) and Saint Anna. The town's patron saint is Saint Mark the Evangelist.
Within Manocalzati is San Barbato, a small hamlet overlooking the Serinese valley. Its medieval architecture is composed of houses surrounding a medieval castle.
Geography
- Zip/postal code: 83030
- Phone Area Code: 0825
- ISTAT code: 015064046
- Altitude: 450 m above sea level.
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat); Dati - Popolazione residente all'1/6/2009