Raviscanina
| Raviscanina | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Raviscanina | |
 Raviscanina
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| Coordinates: 41°22′N 14°15′E / 41.367°N 14.250°ECoordinates: 41°22′N 14°15′E / 41.367°N 14.250°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Caserta (CE) |
| Frazioni | Quattro Venti, Case Pagane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.5 km2 (9.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,367 |
| • Density | 56/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Raviscaninesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 81010 |
| Dialing code | 0823 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel |
| Saint day | September 29 |
Raviscanina is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Naples and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Caserta. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,367 and an area of 24.5 square kilometres (9.5 sq mi).
Raviscanina borders the following municipalities: Ailano, Pietravairano, Prata Sannita, Sant'Angelo d'Alife, Vairano Patenora, Valle Agricola.
The city is famous as the fief of Count Richard of Rupecanina.
In the nearby are the ruins of the castle of Rupecanina, built by the Normans over a pre-existing Samnite fortress.
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