Tufo, Campania

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Tufo
Comune
Comune di Tufo
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province / Metropolitan city Avellino
Government
 • Mayor Nunzio Donnarumma
Area
 • Total 5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population (2009)
 • Total 938
 • Density 190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Demonym(s) tufesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 83010
Dialing code 0825
Patron saint St. Michael
Saint day May 8
Website Official website

Tufo is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, southern Italy. As of 2009 its population was of 938.[1]

History

The name of the town derives from the tuff,[2] the volcanic rock that is widely present in the subsoil of the whole area of the country.

Geography

Situated in the geographical region of Irpinia, it has an area of approximately 5 square kilometres (2 sq mi) and a population density of 190 people per square kilometer. Tufo is bordered by the municipalities Altavilla Irpina, Petruro Irpino, Prata di Principato Ultra, Santa Paolina and Torrioni. The Sabato river flows south of the town.

Gastronomy

The town has given its name to the popular white wine known as "Greco di Tufo" (Greek of Tufo).

Personalities

See also

References

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  2. In Italian tufo

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