Raviscanina

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Raviscanina
Comune
Comune di Raviscanina
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Raviscanina
Location of Raviscanina in Italy
Coordinates: 41°22′N14°15′E / 41.367°N 14.250°E / 41.367; 14.250 Coordinates: 41°22′N14°15′E / 41.367°N 14.250°E / 41.367; 14.250
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province Caserta (CE)
Frazioni Quattro Venti, Case Pagane
Government
  Mayor Ermanno Masiello
Area
  Total 24.64 km2 (9.51 sq mi)
Elevation 358 m (1,175 ft)
Population (31 March 2017) [1]
  Total 1,314
  Density 53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Raviscaninesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code81010
Dialing code 0823
Patron saint St. Michael Archangel
Saint day September 29
Website Official website

Raviscanina is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Naples and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Caserta.

Contents

Raviscanina borders the following municipalities: Ailano, Pietravairano, Prata Sannita, Sant'Angelo d'Alife, Vairano Patenora, Valle Agricola.

History

The city was the fief of Count Richard of Rupecanina.

Main sights

In the nearby are the ruins of the castle of Rupecanina, built by the Normans over a pre-existing Samnite fortress.

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References

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