Sassano | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Sassano | |
Sassano within the Province of Salerno |
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Location of Sassano in Italy | |
Coordinates: 40°20′N 15°34′E / 40.333°N 15.567°ECoordinates: 40°20′N 15°34′E / 40.333°N 15.567°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province / Metropolitan city | Salerno (SA) |
Frazioni | Caiazzano, Peglio, San Rocco, Santa Maria, Silla, Varco Notar Ercole |
Area | |
• Total | 47 km2 (18 sq mi) |
Population (1 April 2009) | |
• Total | 5,070 |
• Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Sassanesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 84038 |
Dialing code | 0975 |
Patron saint | San Giovanni Battista |
Website | Official website |
Sassano is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.
The municipality borders with Buonabitacolo, Monte San Giacomo, Padula, Sala Consilina, Sanza and Teggiano. Its frazioni are Caiazzano, Peglio, San Rocco, Santa Maria, Silla and Varco Notar Ercole.
The area is notable as the only known inland site in Italy with a significant quantity of Mycenean pottery.