Casaletto Spartano
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| Comune di Casaletto Spartano | |
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 Casaletto Spartano within the Province of Salerno |
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 Casaletto Spartano
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| Coordinates: 40°9′1.48″N 15°37′8.15″E / 40.1504111°N 15.6189306°ECoordinates: 40°9′1.48″N 15°37′8.15″E / 40.1504111°N 15.6189306°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Salerno (SA) |
| Frazioni | Battaglia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 540 m (1,770 ft) |
| Population (31-12-2011) | |
| • Total | 1,463 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Casalettani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 84030 |
| Dialing code | 0973 |
| Patron saint | St. Nicholas of Bari |
| Saint day | 13 May, 15 August, 8 September |
| Website | Official website |
Casaletto Spartano is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. As of 2011 its population was of 1,463.
The town has medieval origins and originated around the settlement of Spartoso, from which it derives the toponym, changed in Spartano, that literally means "Spartan".
Located in southern Cilento, between the Cilentan Coast and the Vallo di Diano, Casaletto Spartano is a hilltown located in the middle of a large forest area part of Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park. Nearest settlements are Battaglia and Tortorella. The town is crossed by Bussentino, a tributary creek of Bussento river.
The municipal territory borders with Basilicata region and with the municipalities of Casalbuono, Caselle in Pittari, Lagonegro (PZ), Morigerati, Rivello (PZ), Sanza, Torraca, Tortorella and Vibonati.
The only hamlet (frazione) is the nearby village of Battaglia (40°8′49.81″N 15°37′28.2″E / 40.1471694°N 15.624500°E), meaning "Battle" and originally named Bactalearum. It is located just below the hill of Casaletto and its population was of 119.
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