Moiano

Moiano
Comune
Comune di Moiano
Moiano

Location of Moiano in Italy

Coordinates: 41°5′N 14°33′E / 41.083°N 14.550°E / 41.083; 14.550Coordinates: 41°5′N 14°33′E / 41.083°N 14.550°E / 41.083; 14.550
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Benevento (BN)
Frazioni Luzzano
Government
  Mayor Pietro Palma
Area
  Total 20.20 km2 (7.80 sq mi)
Elevation 271 m (889 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)[1]
  Total 4,115
  Density 200/km2 (530/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Moianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 82010
Dialing code 0823
Patron saint Saint Peter Apostle
Saint day 29 June
Website Official website

Moiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Naples and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Benevento on the western slope of the Monte Taburno, on the river Isclero.

The economy is mostly agricultural (cereals, fruit, vine). The main attraction is the church of St. Sebastian, with a fresco cycle by Tommaso Giaquinto.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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