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Mercogliano

Mercogliano
Comune
Città di Mercogliano
The central street Via San Modestino
The central street Via San Modestino
Mercogliano is located in Italy
Mercogliano
Mercogliano
Location of Mercogliano in Italy
Coordinates: 40°55′33″N 14°44′34″E / 40.92583°N 14.74278°E / 40.92583; 14.74278Coordinates: 40°55′33″N 14°44′34″E / 40.92583°N 14.74278°E / 40.92583; 14.74278
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province / Metropolitan city Avellino (AV)
Frazioni Montevergine, Torelli, Torrette
Government
 • Mayor Massimiliano Carullo
Area
 • Total 19.76 km2 (7.63 sq mi)
Elevation 550 m (1,800 ft)
Population (2007)
 • Total 12,379
 • Density 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Mercoglianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 83013
Dialing code 0825
Patron saint San Modestino
Saint day February 14
Website Official website

Mercogliano is an Italian town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania.

Mercogliano is a hill town located near the western suburb of Avellino and below the mount Partenio (or Montevergine). The municipality borders with Avellino, Monteforte Irpino, Mugnano del Cardinale, Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo, Quadrelle and Summonte.

It counts three hamlets (frazioni):

Mercogliano funicular station

The Sanctuary of Montevergine



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