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Coordinates: 40°40′4.92″N14°42′58.2″E / 40.6680333°N 14.716167°E Coordinates: 40°40′4.92″N14°42′58.2″E / 40.6680333°N 14.716167°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province | Salerno (SA) |
Comune | Vietri sul Mare |
Elevation | 294 m (965 ft) |
Population (2001) [1] | |
• Total | 996 |
Demonym(s) | Raitesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 84019 |
Dialing code | (+39) 089 |
Patron saint | Our Lady of Graces |
Website | Official website |
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