Torella dei Lombardi | |
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Comune di Torella dei Lombardi | |
The central street "Via Angelo Appia" | |
Torella within the Province of Avellino | |
Coordinates: 40°56′22.3″N15°06′49.5″E / 40.939528°N 15.113750°E Coordinates: 40°56′22.3″N15°06′49.5″E / 40.939528°N 15.113750°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province | Avellino (AV) |
Frazioni | Aquara, Piano Marotta, San Vito, Montanaldo, Ss. Giovanni e Paolo. |
Government | |
• Mayor | Amado Delli Gatti [1] ( Civic List , from 2016) |
Area | |
• Total | 26.57 km2 (10.26 sq mi) |
Elevation | 666 m (2,185 ft) |
Population (31 December 2017) [3] | |
• Total | 2,081 |
• Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Torellesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 83057 |
Dialing code | 0827 |
Patron saint | St. Eustace |
Saint day | 20 September |
Website | Official website |
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The town was firstly mentioned in the 9th century as Turella. In 1980, along with many other settlements in the province and the neighbouring areas, was heavily damaged during the Irpinia earthquake. [4]
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