Demonym(s) Fiscianesi Local time Sunday 3:51 PM | Elevation 320 m (1,050 ft) Area 31.52 km² Dialling code 089 | |
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Frazioni Bolano, Canfora, Carpineto, Gaiano, Lancusi, Penta, Pizzolano, Settefichi, Soccorso, Villa Weather 13°C, Wind SW at 16 km/h, 48% Humidity | ||
Fisciano is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. It is dominated by the University of Salerno, which built a new campus in the town in 1988.
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Map of 84084 Fisciano, Province of Salerno, Italy
Geography
The municipality borders with Baronissi, Calvanico, Castiglione del Genovesi, Giffoni Sei Casali, Mercato San Severino, Montoro Inferiore and Montoro Superiore.
It counts the hamlets of Bolano, Canfora, Carpineto, Gaiano, Lancusi, Penta, Pizzolano, Settefichi, Soccorso and Villa.
Economy
The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry; the traditional copper working activities ceased in the 1980s, although there are some industrial plants (metal-working/ mechanics, glass and plastics sectors).
Transport
Fisciano is served by a railway station on the line Salerno-Mercato San Severino.