Solofra

Interior of Collegiata

Solofra
—  Comune  —
Comune di Solofra
Solofra Location of Solofra in Italy
Coordinates: 40°50′N 14°51′E / 40.833°N 14.85°E / 40.833; 14.85Coordinates: 40°50′N 14°51′E / 40.833°N 14.85°E / 40.833; 14.85
Country	Italy
Region	Campania
Province	Avellino (AV)
Frazioni	Sant'Agata Irpina, S.Andrea Apostolo
Area
- Total	21 km2 (8.1 sq mi)
Elevation	384 m (1,260 ft)
Population (2007)
- Total	11,967
- Density	569.9/km2 (1,475.9/sq mi)
- Demonym	Solofrani
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	83029
Dialing code	0825
Patron saint	Michael the Archangel
Saint day	29 September
Website	Official website

Solofra is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, in the Campania region of southern Italy.

Geography

The town is bordered by Aiello del Sabato, Calvanico, Contrada, Montoro Superiore and Serino.

History

The Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo was built in the 15th century.^{[citation needed]}

Economy

Solofra is one of Italy's most famous towns for the tanning of leather. There are more than 200 tanneries in the town.^{[citation needed]} The tanning methods in Solofra are considered some of the best in Italy.

Notes and references

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External links

• Il sito della Polizia Locale di Solofra:
  • Polizia Locale di Solofra
• Storia e monumenti della cittadina:
  • Solofra Storica
• Cronaca e news su Solofra:
  • Solofra Web - News Site
• Sport
  • Sito dell'A.C. Solofra
  • Sito ufficiale del CAB Solofra

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