Pietrelcina
| Pietrelcina | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Pietrelcina | |
|
Street in Pietrelcina | |
  Pietrelcina Location of Pietrelcina in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°12′N 14°51′E / 41.200°N 14.850°ECoordinates: 41°12′N 14°51′E / 41.200°N 14.850°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Benevento (BN) |
| Frazioni | Piana Romana, Stazione |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.8 km2 (11.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 3,056 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pietrelcinesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 82020 |
| Dialing code | 0824 |
| Patron saint | Madonna della Libera |
| Saint day | 3 December |
| Website | Official website |
Pietrelcina is a town and comune in the province of Benevento in the Campania region of southern Italy. It is the birthplace of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio).
Geography
Benevento, Paduli, Pago Veiano and Pesco Sannita are neighbouring towns.
International relations
Twin towns - sister cities
Pietrelcina is twinned with:
External links
- Photo Gallery (Italian)