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Solofra
—  Comune  —
Comune di Solofra
Interior of Collegiata
Coat of arms
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, Sant'Andrea Apostolo
Area
• Total	21 km2 (8.1 sq mi)
Elevation	384 m (1,260 ft)
Population (2010)
• Total	12,313
• Density	586.3/km2 (1,518.6/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. As of 2010 its population was of 12,313.^[1]

Geography

The town is bordered by Aiello del Sabato, Calvanico (SA), Contrada, Montoro Superiore and Serino. Its frazioni are the villages of Sant'Agata Irpina and Sant'Andrea Apostolo.

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.

References

External links

Media related to Solofra at Wikimedia Commons

• (Italian) Solofra official website
• (Italian) Local Police of Solofra
• (Italian) Historical site about Solofra

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