Grumento Nova

Grumento Nova
Comune
Comune di Grumento Nova
Grumento Nova

Location of Grumento Nova in Italy

Coordinates: 40°17′N 15°53′E / 40.283°N 15.883°E / 40.283; 15.883Coordinates: 40°17′N 15°53′E / 40.283°N 15.883°E / 40.283; 15.883
Country Italy
Region Basilicata
Province / Metropolitan city Potenza (PZ)
Government
  Mayor Vincenzo Vertunni
Area
  Total 66.17 km2 (25.55 sq mi)
Elevation 771 m (2,530 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)[1]
  Total 1,837
  Density 28/km2 (72/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Grumentini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 85050
Dialing code 0975
Website Official website

Grumento Nova is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. The ancient name of the town was Saponara.

In the locality Spineta are the remains of the Roman town of Grumentum.

References

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


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