Casal di Principe (Campanian: Casale 'e Principe or simply Casale) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region of Campania, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Naples and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Caserta. It has a population of approximately 21,000 people. The town is located on the territory of Agro aversano - a rural area with 19 comunes spread on its land, and is directly linked to the comune of San Cipriano d'Aversa.

Casal di Principe
Comune di Casal di Principe
Coat of arms of Casal di Principe
Location of Casal di Principe
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Casal di Principe is located in Italy
Casal di Principe
Casal di Principe
Location of Casal di Principe in Italy
Casal di Principe is located in Campania
Casal di Principe
Casal di Principe
Casal di Principe (Campania)
Coordinates: 41°1′N 14°8′E / 41.017°N 14.133°E / 41.017; 14.133
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceCaserta (CE)
Government
 • MayorRenato Natale
Area
 • Total23.4 km2 (9.0 sq mi)
Elevation
68 m (223 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2015)[2]
 • Total21,374
 • Density910/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
DemonymCasalesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
81033
Dialing code081
Patron saintMaria SS. Preziosa
Saint daySeptember 12
WebsiteOfficial website

Casal di Principe is also known for the export of buffalo mozzarella and organised crime.

References edit

  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: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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