Monteverde is a comune in the province of Avellino in Southern Italy.[3]
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Monteverde | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Monteverde | |
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Location of Monteverde ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 40°59′59″N 15°32′6″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province | Avellino (AV) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Francesco Ricciardi |
Area | |
• Total | 39 km2 (15 sq mi) |
Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 773 |
• Density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Monteverdesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 83049 |
Dialing code | 0827 |
Patron saint | St. Catherine of Alexandria |
Saint day | 25 November |
Website | Official website |
In the 11th century, Monteverde became a bishopric seat and had a bishop until 1531, when the diocese of Monteverde was merged with the diocese of Canne. From 1532 to 1641, it was a baronial seigniory, held by a branch of the Grimaldi family.[4] The diocese was eventually cancelled in 1818.
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