Montemarano
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| Comune di Montemarano | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Elevation | 820 m (2,690 ft) |
| Area | 33 km² (13 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 3,039 |
| - Density | 92/km² (238/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Montemaranesi |
| Dialing code | 0827 |
| Postal code | 83040 |
| Patron | San Giovanni |
| - Day | 21 August |
| Website: http://www.comune.montemarano.av.it | |
Montemarano is a town and comune of the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy.
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[edit] History
The existence of the town is documented since the 11th century. During Norman times it was attacked by Ruggiero and completely destroyed. Later it became a fiefdom of Raona of Fragneto. Other important feudal lords were the Caracciolo, the Della Leonessa and the Della Marra.
[edit] Festivals
The most important event is the famous Montemarano Carnival with its known tarantella montemaranese, an ancient tradition of the place.
[edit] Economy
The economy depends on agriculture, notably vineyards.
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