Barano d'Ischia
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| Comune di Barano d'Ischia | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Naples (NA) |
| Mayor | Giuseppe Gaudioso |
| Area | 11.1 km² (4 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 9,423 |
| - Density | 849/km² (2,199/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Baranesi |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Postal code | 80070 and 80077 |
| Frazioni | Buonopane, Testaccio d'Ischia, Vatoliere, Fiaiano, Piedimonte |
| Patron | St. John the Baptist |
| Website: www.comunebarano.it | |
Barano d'Ischia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located in the south-west area of Ischia island, about 30 km southwest of Naples.
Barano d'Ischia borders the following municipalities: Casamicciola Terme, Ischia, Serrara Fontana.
[edit] History and main sights
The area was first settled by the Greeks, who had a nymphaeum here.
Main sights include:
- The Pilastri aqueduct (1470)
- Church of St. John the Baptist (15th century), one of the most ancient in the island. It houses a Caravaggisti canvas.
- Saracen Tower, in the frazione of Testaccio
- Windmills in Montebarano
[edit] Demographic evolution
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