Torchiara | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Torchiara | |
Torchiara within the Province of Salerno |
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Location of Torchiara in Italy | |
Coordinates: 40°19′N 15°3′E / 40.317°N 15.050°ECoordinates: 40°19′N 15°3′E / 40.317°N 15.050°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province / Metropolitan city | Salerno (SA) |
Frazioni | Copersito |
Area | |
• Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 360 m (1,180 ft) |
Population (1 April 2009) | |
• Total | 1,790 |
• Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Torchiaresi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 84076 |
Dialing code | 0974 |
Patron saint | Santissimo Salvatore |
Saint day | 6 August |
Website | Official website |
Torchiara is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.
The municipality borders with Agropoli, Laureana Cilento, Lustra, Prignano Cilento and Rutino. It counts the frazione of Copersito.