Mercogliano | |
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Comune | |
Città di Mercogliano | |
The central street Via San Modestino
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Coordinates: 40°55′33″N 14°44′34″E / 40.92583°N 14.74278°ECoordinates: 40°55′33″N 14°44′34″E / 40.92583°N 14.74278°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province | Avellino (AV) |
Frazioni | Montevergine, Torelli, Torrette |
Government | |
• Mayor | Massimiliano Carullo |
Area | |
• Total | 19.76 km2 (7.63 sq mi) |
Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
Population (2007) | |
• Total | 12,379 |
• Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Mercoglianesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 83013 |
Dialing code | 0825 |
Patron saint | San Modestino |
Saint day | February 14 |
Website | Official website |
Mercogliano is an Italian town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania.
Mercogliano is a hill town located near the western suburb of Avellino and below the mount Partenio (or Montevergine). The municipality borders with Avellino, Monteforte Irpino, Mugnano del Cardinale, Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo, Quadrelle and Summonte.
It counts three hamlets (frazioni):
Mercogliano funicular station
The Sanctuary of Montevergine