Bucciano

Bucciano
Comune
Comune di Bucciano

A view of Bucciano
Bucciano

Location of Bucciano in Italy

Coordinates: 41°5′N 14°34′E / 41.083°N 14.567°E / 41.083; 14.567Coordinates: 41°5′N 14°34′E / 41.083°N 14.567°E / 41.083; 14.567
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province / Metropolitan city Benevento (BN)
Frazioni Pastorano
Government
  Mayor Domenico Matera
Area
  Total 7.9 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Elevation 276 m (906 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)[1]
  Total 1,950
  Density 250/km2 (640/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Buccianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 82010
Dialing code 0823
Patron saint St. John the Baptist
Saint day June 24

Bucciano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 40 km northeast of Naples and about 20 km southwest of Benevento on the southern slopes of the Monte Taburno.

Bucciano's economy is mostly based on agriculture, with production of cereals, olive oil, wine and others.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
A street in Bucciano, with Mount Taburnus on the background


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