San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

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San Sebastiano al Vesuvio
San Sebastiano al Vesuvio (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°50′N14°22′E / 40.833°N 14.367°E / 40.833; 14.367
Country Italy
Region Campania
Metropolitan city Naples (NA)
Government
  MayorGiuseppe Capasso
Area
[1]
  Total2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation
175 m (574 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01) [2]
  Total9,851
  Density4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Demonym Sansebastianesi or Sebastianesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
80040
Dialing code 081

San Sebastiano al Vesuvio is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, located on the western slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Its elevation means that it is often a few degrees cooler than the neighbouring metropolis of Naples.

Volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in March 1944. In the foreground is the village of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio. The lava flow (in the left foreground) flowed through the village on the day before this photo was taken. Volcanic Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in March 1944 A.jpg
Volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in March 1944. In the foreground is the village of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio. The lava flow (in the left foreground) flowed through the village on the day before this photo was taken.

In 1944 it was struck[ clarify ] by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius during the Allies' occupation of southern Italy, but has since been rebuilt. The main attraction is the church of San Sebastiano Martire from the 16th century.

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References


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  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.