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Sassano

Sassano
Comune
Comune di Sassano
Sassano within the Province of Salerno
Sassano within the Province of Salerno
Sassano is located in Italy
Sassano
Sassano
Location of Sassano in Italy
Coordinates: 40°20′N 15°34′E / 40.333°N 15.567°E / 40.333; 15.567Coordinates: 40°20′N 15°34′E / 40.333°N 15.567°E / 40.333; 15.567
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.



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