San Sossio Baronia

San Sossio Baronia
Comune
Comune di San Sossio Baronia
San Sossio Baronia

Location of San Sossio Baronia in Italy

Coordinates: 41°4′N 15°12′E / 41.067°N 15.200°E / 41.067; 15.200
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Avellino (AV)
Frazioni Bosco di Montigliano, Civita, Molara
Government
  Mayor Francesco Saverio Garofalo
Area
  Total 19 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation 650 m (2,130 ft)
Population (31 December 2010[1])
  Total 1,738
  Density 91/km2 (240/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Sossiani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 83050
Dialing code 0827
Patron saint St. Sossius
Website Official website

San Sossio Baronia is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. Its name refers to Saint Sossius, a martyr.

During the last weekend in August the village celebrates three days of saint days, Saint Roch, Saint Anthony and Saint Francis where Italian has-been pop stars perform outdoor concerts followed by fireworks.

References

  1. Data from Istat



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