Saviano

For the Italian writer, see Roberto Saviano.
Saviano
Comune
Metropolitan City of Naples
Saviano

Location of Saviano in Italy

Coordinates: 40°55′N 14°31′E / 40.917°N 14.517°E / 40.917; 14.517Coordinates: 40°55′N 14°31′E / 40.917°N 14.517°E / 40.917; 14.517
Country Italy
Region Campania
Frazioni Cerreto - Aliperti, Capocaccia, Fressuriello, Sant'Erasmo, Tommasoni
Government
  Mayor Carmine Sommese
Area
  Total 13.8 km2 (5.3 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 15,114
  Density 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Savianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 80039
Dialing code 081

Saviano is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 25 km northeast of Naples. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 15,114 and an area of 13.8 km².[1]

Geography

Saviano borders the following municipalities: Nola, San Vitaliano, Scisciano, Somma Vesuviana.

History

The commune was created in 1867 through the merger of the former Sirico (thenceforth called Saviano) with Sant'Erasmo. It was part of the Terra di Lavoro province until 1927.

Demographic evolution

References

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