Castel San Giorgio Explained

Castel San Giorgio should not be confused with Castel Giorgio.

Castel San Giorgio
Official Name:Comune di Castel San Giorgio
Coordinates:40.7833°N 56°W
Province: (SA)
Frazioni:Aiello, Campomanfoli, Castelluccio, Cortedomini, Fimiani, Lanzara, Santa Croce, Santa Maria a Favore, Taverna-Casalnuovo, Torello, Trivio Codola
Mayor:Paola Lanzara
Area Total Km2:13
Population Total:13411[1]
Population As Of:2011
Population Demonym:Sangiorgesi
Elevation M:90
Saint:St. Roch
Day:16 August
Postal Code:84083
Area Code:081

Castel San Giorgio (Campanian: Neapolitan: Sangiorge) is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. In 2011, it had a population of 13,411.[1]

History

The town, founded in 1810 and located near the site of the ancient Nuceria Alfaterna, was originally named San Giorgio, until 1861.

Geography

The municipality borders with Mercato San Severino, Nocera Inferiore, Roccapiemonte, Sarno and Siano.

It counts eleven hamlets (frazioni): Aiello, Campomanfoli, Castelluccio, Cortedomini, Fimiani, Lanzara (the most populated one), Santa Croce, Santa Maria a Favore, Taverna-Casalnuovo, Torello and Trivio Codola (also named Codola).[2]

Demographics

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Transport

The municipality has 3 train stations (Castel San Giorgio-Roccapiemonte, Lanzara-Fimiani and Codola), on the line Mercato San Severino-Nocera Inferiore/Sarno. It is also served by the motorway A30 Salerno-Caserta, at the exit "Castel San Giorgio".

Twin towns

Notes and References

  1. Source: Istat 2011
  2. The hamlets of Castel San Giorgio (in the municipal website)