Bonito is a comune in the Province of Avellino, in the Region of Campania, Italy. Located in the southern Apennines upon a rounded knoll, it overlooks the Ufita Valley within the historical district of Irpinia.

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Bonito is located in Italy
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Location of Bonito in Italy
Bonito is located in Campania
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Bonito (Campania)
Coordinates: 41°5′55″N 15°0′8″E / 41.09861°N 15.00222°E / 41.09861; 15.00222
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceAvellino (AV)
FrazioniMorroni
Area
 • Total18.62 km2 (7.19 sq mi)
Elevation
490 m (1,610 ft)
Population
 (2005)[2]
 • Total2,540
 • Density140/km2 (350/sq mi)
DemonymBonitesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
83032
Dialing code0825
Patron saintSan Bonito di Clermont
Saint day15 January
WebsiteOfficial website

The town is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia and its territory borders with the municipalities of Apice, Grottaminarda, Melito Irpino, and Mirabella Eclano.

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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. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.