Frattamaggiore
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| Comune di Frattamaggiore | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Naples (NA) |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Area | 5.32 km² (2 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 31-12-04) | |
| - Total | 31,831 |
| - Density | 5,983/km² (15,496/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Frattesi |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Postal code | 80027 |
| Patron | St. Sosius the Levite & Martyr |
| - Day | 23 September |
| Website: http://www.comune.frattamaggiore.na.it/ | |
Frattamaggiore is a commune in the province of Napoli in Campania, Italy.
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[edit] Geography
It is located in the Afragola hinterland. At the 2001 census the municipality had a population of 32,731 inhabitants and a land area of 5.32 km² (2.054 sq mi). It is bordered by Afragola, Cardito, Crispano, Frattaminore, *Grumo Nevano, and Sant'Arpino.
[edit] History
The first records of Frattamaggiore date to 921 AD, although the area was probably settled in pre-Roman times. The people of Atella built a watchtower in response to the Vandal invasion of 455AD, around which refugees from Miseno settled when their town was razed by the Saracens.
[edit] Notable people
[edit] External links
- Official website (Italian)
- Mapquest - Frattamaggiore
