Torre Orsaia

Torre Orsaia
Comune
Comune di Torre Orsaia

Fountain in Cairoli Square

Coat of arms

Torre Orsaia within the Province of Salerno
Torre Orsaia

Location of Torre Orsaia in Italy

Coordinates: 40°08′N 15°28′E / 40.133°N 15.467°E / 40.133; 15.467
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province / Metropolitan city Salerno (SA)
Frazioni Borgo Cerreto, Calleo, Castel Ruggero
Government
 • Mayor Pietro Vicino
Area
 • Total 23 km2 (9 sq mi)
Elevation 295 m (968 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 2,185
 • Density 95/km2 (250/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Torresi / Ursentini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 84077
Dialing code 0974
Website Official website

Torre Orsaia is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. In 2011 it had a population of 2,185.[1]

History

The settlement, originally named Turris Ursajae, was founded in the 11th century, in the current location of the nearby village of Castel Ruggero.

Geography

The municipality, located in southern Cilento and included in the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, borders with Caselle in Pittari, Morigerati, Roccagloriosa, Rofrano, San Giovanni a Piro and Santa Marina.[2] It counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Borgo Cerreto (shared with Rofrano), Calleo and Castel Ruggero (autonomous municipality until 1929).

Demographics

Abitanti censiti

Main sights

The medieval town is situated on a green hill in the middle of centuries old Pisciotta olive trees. The stone fountains "dell’Olmo" and "della Scalitta" which are situated just outside the town are witnesses of the local craft industry.[3]

Transport

The town is crossed in the middle by the national highway SS 18 and is served by an exit, "Torre Orsaia", on the SS 517/var highway Padula-Policastro, that is 7.6 km far. Torre Orsaia station, located in the village of Calleo and part of the Naples-Salerno-Reggio Calabria railway, is 6.4 km from the town.

Personalities

See also

References

  1. 1 2 (in Italian) Source: Istat 2011
  2. ↑ 40270 Torre Orsaia on OpenStreetMap
  3. ↑ "Information"
  4. ↑ see it:Carmine Tripodi
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