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Rapolla | |
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Comune di Rapolla | |
Coordinates: 40°59′N15°40′E / 40.983°N 15.667°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Basilicata |
Province | Potenza (PZ) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Biagio Cristofaro |
Area | |
• Total | 29.87 km2 (11.53 sq mi) |
Elevation | 447 m (1,467 ft) |
Population (30 September 2015) [2] | |
• Total | 4,432 |
• Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
Demonym | Rapollesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 85027 |
Dialing code | 0972 |
Patron saint | Saint Blaise |
Saint day | February 3 |
Website | Official website |
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