Bellizzi Explained

Bellizzi
Official Name:Comune di Bellizzi
Coordinates:40.6167°N 71°W
Province: (SA)
Frazioni:Bivio Pratole, Bivio San Vito, Fabbrica Nuova, Olmo, Serroni
Mayor:Domenico Volpe
Area Total Km2:8.02
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:13609
Population As Of:28 February 2017
Population Demonym:Bellizzesi
Elevation M:60
Saint:Sacred Heart of Jesus
Postal Code:84092
Area Code:0828

Bellizzi is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

History

Bellizzi was a frazione of Montecorvino Rovella until 2 January 1990, when it became a comune following a referendum held in 1988.

Geography

Bellizzi borders with the municipalities of Battipaglia, Montecorvino Pugliano, Montecorvino Rovella and Pontecagnano Faiano. It is 3 km far from Battipaglia, 5 from Macchia, 6 from Pontecagnano, 11 from Montecorvino Rovella and 20 from Salerno.

Transport

Bellizzi is crossed by the national highway SS 18 and by the A2 motorway, with nearest exits in Battipaglia and Montecorvino Pugliano. It is served by the railway station of Montecorvino and the Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport is 3 km far from it.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat); Dati Istat - Popolazione residente all 1 May 2009