Villaricca | |
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Comune | |
Metropolitan City of Naples | |
Location of Villaricca in Italy | |
Coordinates: 40°55′N 14°12′E / 40.917°N 14.200°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Government | |
• Mayor | Maria Rosaria Punzo |
Area | |
• Total | 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
Population (30 September 2015) | |
• Total | 31,089 |
• Density | 4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Villaricchèsi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 80010 |
Dialing code | 081 |
Website | Official website |
Villaricca (until May 13, 1871 called Panicocoli) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 10 km northwest of Naples.
It is the birthplace of popular Italian singer Sergio Bruni and the venerable physician and priest Vittorio De Marino.
Villaricca borders the following municipalities: Calvizzano, Giugliano in Campania, Marano di Napoli, Mugnano di Napoli, Qualiano and Quarto.