Solofra
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| Comune di Solofra | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) |
| Area | 21 km² (8 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2007) | |
| - Total | 11,967 |
| - Density | 570/km² (1,476/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Solofrani |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Postal code | 83029 |
| Frazioni | Sant'Agata Irpina, S.Andrea Apostolo |
| Patron | Michael the Archangel |
| - Day | 29 September |
| Website: http://www.comune.solofra.av.it | |
Solofra is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, in the Campania region of southern Italy.
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[edit] Geography
The town is bordered by Aiello del Sabato, Calvanico, Contrada, Montoro Superiore and Serino.
[edit] History
The Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo was built in the 15th century.[citation needed]
[edit] Economy
Solofra depends on the tanning of leather. There are more than 200 tanneries in the town.[citation needed]
[edit] Notes and references
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[edit] External links
- Il sito della Polizia Locale di Solofra:
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