Tortorella | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Tortorella | |
Tortorella within the Province of Salerno |
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Location of Tortorella in Italy | |
Coordinates: 40°8′33.61″N 15°36′23.47″E / 40.1426694°N 15.6065194°ECoordinates: 40°8′33.61″N 15°36′23.47″E / 40.1426694°N 15.6065194°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Salerno (SA) |
Frazioni | Caselle |
Area | |
• Total | 49 km2 (19 sq mi) |
Elevation | 582 m (1,909 ft) |
Population (31 December 2011) | |
• Total | 563 |
• Density | 11/km2 (30/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Tortorellesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 84030 |
Dialing code | 0973 |
Patron saint | Saint Vitus |
Saint day | 15 June |
Website | Official website |
Tortorella is a town and comune of the province of Salerno, Campania, in south-western Italy. As of 2011 its population was of 563.
Located in southern Cilento, 11 km far from the Cilentan Coast, Tortorella is a hill town located in the middle of a large forest area part of Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park. Nearest settlements are Casaletto Spartano and Battaglia.
The bordering municipalities are Casaletto Spartano, Morigerati, Santa Marina, Sapri, Torraca, Vibonati and Rivello (PZ), this one in Basilicata region. The only hamlet (frazione) is the village of Caselle.