Solofra (Solofrano: Sulofra, IPA: [suˈloːfrə]) is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, in the Campania region of Southern Italy.
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Solofra | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Solofra | |
![]() Interior of Collegiata | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
Location of Solofra ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 40°50′N 14°51′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province | Avellino (AV) |
Frazioni | Sant'Agata Irpina, Sant'Andrea Apostolo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Michele Vignola |
Area | |
• Total | 21 km2 (8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) |
Population (31 July 1015)[2] | |
• Total | 12,500 |
• Density | 600/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Solofrani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 83029 |
Dialing code | 0825 |
Patron saint | St. Michael the Archangel |
Saint day | 29 September |
Website | Official website |
The town is bordered by Aiello del Sabato, Calvanico (SA), Contrada, Montoro Superiore and Serino. Its frazioni are the villages of Sant'Agata Irpina and Sant'Andrea Apostolo.
The Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo was built in the 16th-17th centuries.,[3] and has rich interior decoration with canvases by the Guarino family, and an altarpiece of Giovanni Battista Lama.
Solofra is known as one of Italy's main centers for the tanning of leather.
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