Pescopagano
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| Pescopagano | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Pescopagano | |
  Pescopagano | |
| Coordinates: 40°50′N 15°24′E / 40.833°N 15.400°ECoordinates: 40°50′N 15°24′E / 40.833°N 15.400°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Province | Potenza (PZ) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fernando Schettini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69 km2 (27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 954 m (3,130 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2007) | |
| • Total | 2,080 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (78/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pescopaganesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 85020 |
| Dialing code | 0976 |
| Patron saint | St. Francis of Paola |
| Saint day | June 30 |
| Website | Official website |
Pescopagano is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the region of Basilicata (southern Italy). It is bounded by the comuni of Cairano, Calitri, Castelgrande, Castelnuovo di Conza, Conza della Campania, Laviano, Rapone, Sant'Andrea di Conza, Santomenna.
It is not to be confused with Torre di Pescopagano located in the municipality of Mondragone, Campania.
Main sights
- Torre dell'Orologio (Watch Tower), built on the ancient Porta Sibilla of the walls. It houses a Roman bust of Ianus.
- Church of San Giovanni Battista (970).
- Church of Montemauro.
- Church of San Leonardo.
- Church of SS. Annunziata.
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