Zungoli Explained

Zungoli
Official Name:Comune di Zungoli
Coordinates:41.1167°N 27°W
Region:Campania
Province:Avellino
Mayor:Paolo Caruso
Area Total Km2:19
Population Total:1088
Population As Of:1 January 2017
Population Demonym:Zungolesi
Elevation M:657
Postal Code:83030
Area Code:0825

Zungoli is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, southern Italy, about 58km (36miles) from the town of Avellino.

Located in Irpinia historical district between the Ufita Valley and Daunian Mountains, Zungoli is awarded a quality mark, Bandiera arancione, and it is one of ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[1]

Zungoli is believed to have been settled around 900 AD. Many of the Italians in Dobbs Ferry in the U.S. state of New York are descendants of immigrants from Zungoli, as are communities of Italians in Bristol UK.

The town is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia and its territory borders the municipalities of Anzano di Puglia, Ariano Irpino, Flumeri, Monteleone di Puglia, San Sossio Baronia, and Villanova del Battista.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Campania. 1 August 2023. it.