Torchiara is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

Torchiara
Comune di Torchiara
Torchiara within the Province of Salerno
Torchiara within the Province of Salerno
Location of Torchiara
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Torchiara is located in Italy
Torchiara
Torchiara
Location of Torchiara in Italy
Torchiara is located in Campania
Torchiara
Torchiara
Torchiara (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°19′N 15°3′E / 40.317°N 15.050°E / 40.317; 15.050
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceSalerno (SA)
FrazioniCopersito
Area
 • Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
360 m (1,180 ft)
Population
 (1 April 2009)[2]
 • Total1,790
 • Density220/km2 (580/sq mi)
DemonymTorchiaresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
84076
Dialing code0974
ISTAT code065147
Patron saintSantissimo Salvatore
Saint day6 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

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The municipality borders with Agropoli, Laureana Cilento, Lustra, Prignano Cilento and Rutino. It counts the frazione of Copersito.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat); Dati - Popolazione residente all'1/4/2009
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