Colliano

Colliano
—  Comune  —
Comune di Colliano
View of Colliano and Collianello (on the top of the hill)
Colliano Location of Colliano in Italy
Coordinates: 40°44′N 15°17′E / 40.733°N 15.283°E / 40.733; 15.283Coordinates: 40°44′N 15°17′E / 40.733°N 15.283°E / 40.733; 15.283
Country	Italy
Region	Campania
Province	Salerno (SA)
Frazioni	Bagni, Bisigliano, Collianello, Macchia Grande, Macchia Piccola, San Vittore, Sasso, Valle di Raio
Area
– Total	54 km2 (20.8 sq mi)
Population (1 April 2009)[1]
– Total	3,813
– Density	70.6/km2 (182.9/sq mi)
Demonym	Collianesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
– Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	84020
Dialing code	0828
Patron saint	St. Leo X
Saint day	20 July
Website	Official website

Colliano is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. The name is likely related to the Italian word, collinare, which means hill top.

History

Geography

The municipality borders with Buccino, Contursi Terme, Laviano, Muro Lucano (PZ, Basilicata region), Oliveto Citra, Palomonte, San Gregorio Magno and Valva.

See also

• Collianello
• Piano di Pecore

References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat); Dati - Popolazione residente all'1/4/2009

External links

Media related to Colliano at Wikimedia Commons