Atripalda
| Atripalda | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Atripalda | |
|
The central "Piazza Umberto I" | |
  Atripalda Location of Atripalda in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 40°55′0″N 14°49′32″E / 40.91667°N 14.82556°ECoordinates: 40°55′0″N 14°49′32″E / 40.91667°N 14.82556°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Avellino (AV) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Aldo Laurenzano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.53 km2 (3.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 294 m (965 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 11,149 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Atripaldesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 83042 |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Patron saint | St. Sabino of Avellino |
| Saint day | February 9 |
| Website | Official website |
Atripalda is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, southern Italy. As of 2011 its population was of 11,149.[1]
History
The town is the home of the ruins of Abellinum, the Ancient Roman Avellino.[2]
Geography
Part of the urban area of Avellino, Atripalda is bordered by the municipalities of Aiello del Sabato, Avellino, Cesinali, Manocalzati, San Potito Ultra, Santo Stefano del Sole and Sorbo Serpico.
Transport
The final exit "Avellino" of the RA02 motorway from Salerno is located in west of Atripalda, and the A16 exit "Avellino Est", near its eastern suburb. A dual carriageway from Mercogliano and Avellino links both the motorways and crosses Atripalda. The town is also crossed by the state highway SS7 Via Appia.
As for rail transport, Atripalda's southern suburb is widely crossed by the Avellino-Lioni-Rocchetta line without a station. This is mainly because Avellino railway station is situated close to its municipal borders.
See also
References
- ↑ (Italian) Source: ISTAT 2011
- ↑ (Italian) The Ruins of Abellinum
External links
Media related to Atripalda at Wikimedia Commons