Arpaia
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| Arpaia | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Arpaia | |
 Arpaia
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Benevento (BN) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.2 km2 (2.0 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,920 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 82012 |
| Dialing code | 0823 |
Arpaia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 35 km northeast of Naples and about 25 km southwest of Benevento. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,920 and an area of 5.2 km².[1]
Arpaia borders the following municipalities: Airola, Forchia, Paolisi, Roccarainola.
History
Arpaia, rather than present-day Montesarchio is considered to have been the seat of the ancient bishopric of Caudium.[2][3]
Demographic evolution
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ Gaetano Moroni, Dizionario di erudizione storico-ecclesiastica, vol. 10, p. 283
- ↑ Francesco Lanzoni, Le diocesi d'Italia dalle origini al principio del secolo VII (an. 604), vol. I, Faenza 1927, p. 186
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