Controne
| Controne | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Controne | |
|
St. Mary's church | |
 Controne within the Province of Salerno | |
  Controne Location of Controne in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 40°30′N 15°12′E / 40.500°N 15.200°ECoordinates: 40°30′N 15°12′E / 40.500°N 15.200°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Salerno (SA) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nicola Pastore (Lista Civica) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Population (31-12-2010) | |
| • Total | 873 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Contronesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 84020 |
| Dialing code | 0828 |
| Patron saint | St. Donato, St. Nicola |
| Saint day | August 7, December 6 |
| Website | Official website |
Controne is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. In 2010 its population was 873.[1]
Geography
The town is situated in the middle of Cilento, by the western side of the Alburni mountains, and its territory is part of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park.[2] The municipality has an area on 7 km2 and is bordered by Altavilla Silentina, Castelcivita and Postiglione. Lesser than 1 km in south of it are located the Castelcivita Caves, by the river Calore. Nearest places are Castelcivita and the village of Canneto, 4 km in the north.
Demographics
Events
One of the most important events of the town is the sagra of the "Beans of Controne",[3] held each November from 1983.[4]
Gallery
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Acquaviva Fountain
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Acqueduct
See also
References
- ↑ (Italian) Source: Istat 2010
- ↑ The municipalities of Cilento National Park
- ↑ (Italian) Bean of Controne official website
- ↑ (Italian) Sagra of Controne (infos on the municipal website)
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Controne. |
- (Italian) Municipal site of Controne