Carife (Latin: Callifae; Irpino: Carìfë) is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. In the year 2001, the population was 1,697.
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Carife | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Carife | |
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Location of Carife ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 41°1′38″N 15°12′35″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province | Avellino (AV) |
Frazioni | Ariacchino, Ciaruolo, Piano Lagnetta, San Martino, Santo Leo, Serra Di Fusco, Fiumara |
Government | |
• Mayor | Carmine Di Giorgio |
Area | |
• Total | 16.62 km2 (6.42 sq mi) |
Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
Population (31 May 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 1,396 |
• Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Carifani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 83040 |
Dialing code | 0827 |
ISTAT code | 064019 |
Patron saint | San Giovanni Battista |
Saint day | 24 June |
Website | Official website |
Located in the Apennines between the Ufita Valley and Daunian Mountains, the town is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia. Its territory borders the municipalities of Castel Baronia, Frigento, Guardia Lombardi, San Nicola Baronia, Sturno, Trevico and Vallata.
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