Fisciano is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. It is dominated by the University of Salerno, which built a new campus in the town in 1988.[3] The municipality borders with Baronissi, Calvanico, Castiglione del Genovesi, Giffoni Sei Casali, Mercato San Severino and Montoro.
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Fisciano | |
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Comune | |
| Comune di Fisciano | |
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Coat of arms | |
Fisciano within the Province of Salerno | |
Location of Fisciano ![]() | |
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| Coordinates: 40°46′N 14°48′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Salerno (SA) |
| Frazioni | Bolano, Canfora, Carpineto, Gaiano, Lancusi, Penta, Pizzolano, Settefichi, Soccorso, Villa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vincenzo Sessa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.48 km2 (12.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,930 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Fiscianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 84080, 84084 |
| Dialing code | 089 |
| Patron saint | St. Vincent Ferrer |
| Saint day | 5 April |
| Website | Official website |
The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry; the traditional copper working activities ceased in the 1980s, although there are some industrial plants (metal-working/ mechanics, glass and plastics sectors).

Fisciano is served by a railway station on the line Salerno-Mercato San Severino.
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