Serre | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Serre | |
Serre within the Province of Salerno |
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Location of Serre in Italy | |
Coordinates: 40°34′56.0″N 15°11′05.1″E / 40.582222°N 15.184750°ECoordinates: 40°34′56.0″N 15°11′05.1″E / 40.582222°N 15.184750°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province / Metropolitan city | Salerno (SA) |
Frazioni | Borgo San Lazzaro, Persano |
Area | |
• Total | 66 km2 (25 sq mi) |
Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,956 |
• Density | 60/km2 (160/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Serresi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 84028 |
Dialing code | 0828 |
Patron saint | St. Martin |
Saint day | 11 November |
Website | Official website |
Serre is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. As of 2011 its population was of 3,956.
The town is medieval and was founded at the end of the 10th century.
Serre is a hilltown located in northern Cilento. Its municipal territory, crossed by the rivers Sele and Calore Lucano, borders with Albanella, Altavilla Silentina, Campagna, Eboli and Postiglione. The municipality counts the hamlets of Borgo San Lazzaro and Persano.