Gioia Sannitica

Gioia Sannitica
Comune
Comune di Gioia Sannitica

Coat of arms
Gioia Sannitica

Location of Gioia Sannitica in Italy

Coordinates: 41°18′N 14°27′E / 41.300°N 14.450°E / 41.300; 14.450
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province / Metropolitan city Caserta (CE)
Frazioni Auduni, Calvisi, Carattano, Caselle, Criscia, Curti, Filette, Gioia, Madonna del Bagno
Government
  Mayor Michelangelo Raccio
Area
  Total 54.0 km2 (20.8 sq mi)
Elevation 275 m (902 ft)
Population (31 January 2013[1])
  Total 3,636
  Density 67/km2 (170/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Gioiesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 81010
Dialing code 0823
Patron saint St. Michael
Saint day 29 September
Website Official website

Gioia Sannitica is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Naples and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northeast of Caserta.

Gioia Sannitica borders the following municipalities: Alife, Alvignano, Cusano Mutri, Faicchio, Ruviano, San Potito Sannitico.

A hill nearby is home to a Norman castle, connected to a small village which went depopulated in the 14th-15th centuries.

References

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


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