Parolise
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| Comune di Parolise | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Area | 3 km² (1 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 653 |
| - Density | 218/km² (565/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Postal code | 83050 |
| Frazioni | Serra |
| Patron | San Rocco |
| - Day | August 16 |
| Website: http://parolise.asmenet.it | |
Parolise is a village and comune of the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy.
[edit] Geography
Parolise lies in the upper Irpinia area of the Apennine Mountains. The towns of Candida, Chiusano di San Domenico, Lapio, Montefalcione, Salza Irpina and San Potito Ultra are nearby.
[edit] Economy
Parolise is known for the Calzaturificio Scorta,[citation needed] that provided shoes for the Nobility of Southern Italy, and boots for the Italian Army during World War II.[citation needed]
[edit] Notes and references
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