Novi Velia
Not to be confused with the ancient Greek town of Velia.
| Novi Velia | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Novi Velia | ||
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The town of Novi Velia | ||
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  Novi Velia Location of Novi Velia in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 40°13′N 15°17′E / 40.217°N 15.283°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Campania | |
| Province | Salerno (SA) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Maria Ricchiuti | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 648 m (2,126 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2009[1]) | ||
| • Total | 2,257 | |
| • Density | 66/km2 (170/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Novesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 84060 | |
| Dialing code | 0974 | |
| Patron saint | St. Nicholas | |
| Saint day | 6 December | |
| Website | Official website | |
Novi Velia is a town and comune of the Province of Salerno, in the southern Cilento region. It is in the Campania region, of southern Italy.
The town takes its name from the ancient Greek town of Velia, whose archaeological remains are located nearby.
Novi Velia is within Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, and the comune contains Monte Gelbison.
Notes and references
See also
- Pruno Cilento — largest forest in the Cilento.
- Cilentan Coast
External links
Media related to Novi Velia at Wikimedia Commons