Novi Velia | ||
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Comune | ||
Comune di Novi Velia | ||
![]() The town of Novi Velia
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Location of Novi Velia in Italy | ||
Coordinates: 40°13′N 15°17′E / 40.217°N 15.283°E | ||
Country | Italy | |
Region | Campania | |
Province / Metropolitan city | Salerno (SA) | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Maria Ricchiuti | |
Area | ||
• Total | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 648 m (2,126 ft) | |
Population (1 January 2009) | ||
• Total | 2,257 | |
• Density | 66/km2 (170/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Novesi | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 84060 | |
Dialing code | 0974 | |
Patron saint | St. Nicholas | |
Saint day | 6 December | |
Website | Official website |
Novi Velia is a town and comune of the Province of Salerno, in the southern Cilento region. It is in the Campania region, of southern Italy.
The town takes its name from the ancient Greek town of Velia, whose archaeological remains are located nearby.
Novi Velia is within Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, and the comune contains Monte Gelbison.