Gioia Sannitica Explained

Gioia Sannitica
Official Name:Comune di Gioia Sannitica
Coordinates:41.3°N 41°W
Region:Campania
Province:Caserta (CE)
Frazioni:Auduni, Calvisi, Carattano, Caselle, Criscia, Curti, Filette, Gioia, Madonna del Bagno
Mayor:Michelangelo Raccio
Area Total Km2:54.0
Population Total:3636
Population As Of:31 January 2013[1]
Population Demonym:Gioiesi
Elevation M:275
Saint:St. Michael
Day:29 September
Postal Code:81010
Area Code:0823

Gioia Sannitica is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 50km (30miles) northeast of Naples and about 30km (20miles) northeast of Caserta.

Gioia Sannitica borders the following municipalities: Alife, Alvignano, Cusano Mutri, Faicchio, Ruviano, San Potito Sannitico.

A hill nearby is home to a Norman castle, connected to a small village which went depopulated in the 14th–15th centuries.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.