Torre Orsaia
| Torre Orsaia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Torraca | ||
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  Torre Orsaia Location of Torre Orsaia in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 40°08′N 15°28′E / 40.133°N 15.467°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Campania | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Salerno (SA) | |
| Frazioni | Borgo Cerreto, Castel Ruggero | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Pietro D'Angelo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) | |
| Population (1 December 2009[1]) | ||
| • Total | 2,280 | |
| • Density | 99/km2 (260/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Torresi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 84077 | |
| Dialing code | 0974 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Torre Orsaia is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. It is included in the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park.
Overview
The medieval town is situated on a green hill in the middle of centuries old Pisciotta olive trees. The stone fountains "dell’Olmo" and "della Scalitta" which are situated just outside the town are witnesses of the local craft industry.[2]
References
- ↑ Data from Istat
- ↑ "Information"
External links
Media related to Torre Orsaia at Wikimedia Commons
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