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Montefalcione

Montefalcione
Comune
Comune di Montefalcione
Montefalcione
Montefalcione
Montefalcione is located in Italy
Montefalcione
Montefalcione
Location of Montefalcione in Italy
Coordinates: 40°57′45″N 14°53′5″E / 40.96250°N 14.88472°E / 40.96250; 14.88472Coordinates: 40°57′45″N 14°53′5″E / 40.96250°N 14.88472°E / 40.96250; 14.88472
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province / Metropolitan city Avellino (AV)
Government
 • Mayor Maria Antonietta Belli
Area
 • Total 15.15 km2 (5.85 sq mi)
Elevation 523 m (1,716 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)
 • Total 3,461
 • Density 230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Montefalcionesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 83030
Dialing code 0825
Patron saint St. Anthony of Padua
Saint day 13 June
Website Official website

Montefalcione is a town and comune of the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy. The town lies on a hill which at its summit is 523 metres (1,716 ft) above sea level.

In 1861 it was the location of a revolt against the newly formed government of Italy.




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