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 / Metropolitan city 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 pop stars perform outdoor concerts followed by fireworks.

References

  1. Data from Istat



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