Sturno
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| Comune di Sturno | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Elevation | 662 m (2,172 ft) |
| Area | 16 km² (6 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 3,250 |
| - Density | 203/km² (526/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Sturnese |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Postal code | 83055 |
| Website: http://www.comune.sturno.av.it | |
Sturno 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 Carife, Castel Baronia, Flumeri, Frigento and Rocca San Felice.
[edit] History
Sturno has been inhabited at least from the time of the Greeks in 800 BC and later became part of the Roman Empire.[citation needed]
The DeRienzo family are local aristocrats. Most have emigrated to the United States, but the remaining family members still maintain a vast amount of land and power in Sturno.[citation needed]
[edit] Economy
The surrounding area is farmland under intense cultivation. The local farms are also known for breeding sheep and goats.
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[edit] Notes and references
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[edit] External links
- www.italyworldclub.com Sturno, Province of Avellino
- www.sturno.net
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