Carditello
Carditello: a suburb on the outskirts of Naples
Carditello is a municipal hamlet located in the suburb of Cardito, on the outskirts of the metropolitan city of Naples. It is a fairly populous area, with about 10,156 inhabitants. The village is connected to the capital city through a provincial road and is also connected to Frattamaggiore and Afragola, forming a single conurbation with them.
The physical geography of Carditello
Along the provincial road that connects Carditello to the capital city, there is the large municipal villa known as the "Parco Taglia," formerly known as the "Vasca Taglia." The territory of Carditello is also situated along the former provincial road Fratta-Afragola, which has now transformed into a fully urbanized street known as "Corso Italia." This street intersects with the state highway 87 Sannitica, at the entrance of the territory of Afragola.
Monuments and places of interest
The parish church of Carditello is dedicated to the saints St. Joseph and Euphemia of Chalcedon, and inside, there is a statue of St. Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of the village. It is the only church present in the hamlet of Carditello.
The society of Carditello
Demographic evolution
The hamlet of Carditello has experienced a significant demographic increase since the second half of the 20th century, thanks to immigration from nearby Afragola. This has been made possible due to the low cost of building land in the area. The capital city has also been affected by the increase of Afragolesi, who have built the Slai area. In addition, new public housing has been constructed.
The mayor of Carditello
Currently, the mayor of Carditello is Giuseppe Cirillo, who is serving his second term.
The economy of Carditello
The main activities in Carditello are the production of buffalo mozzarella and the import-export of spices. Furthermore, the hamlet is famous for the cultivation and processing of asparagus, which is exported throughout Europe. Every year, in May, the traditional asparagus festival is organized to celebrate this important economic activity.
Final remarks
Carditello is a small hamlet situated on the outskirts of Naples. It is a popular and hospitable area, with an important economic activity related to the cultivation of vegetables and the production of typical Campanian foods. The hamlet has experienced a significant demographic growth since the 1960s, thanks to immigration from nearby countries. It is a place worth visiting, both for the beauty of its landscape and for its social and cultural life.
