Ischia | |
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Coordinates: 40°44′N13°57′E / 40.733°N 13.950°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Vincenzo Ferrandino |
Area | |
• Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Population (1 April 2009) [2] | |
• Total | 18,606 |
• Density | 2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
Demonym | Ischitani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 80077 |
Dialing code | 081 |
Patron saint | St. Giovan Giuseppe della Croce |
Saint day | March 5 |
Website | Official website |
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It is famed for its thermal baths due to the volcanic nature of the island.
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