Laureana Cilento
Welcome to Laureana Cilento
We welcome you to Laureana Cilento, a small town in the province of Salerno, Campania, with a population of about 1,200. Let's discover some information about this place together.
Physical geography
Territory
Laureana Cilento is located in zone 3 (low seismicity) and boasts a beautiful territory rich in nature and breathtaking landscapes.
Climate
The climate here is pleasant all year round: the average temperature in January is +6.8 °C, while in August it can reach +24.4 °C.
History
If you are interested in history, you will discover that until 1860 the village was called Lauriano, but with the annexation to the kingdom of Sardinia, its name was changed to Laureana Cilento. From the aggregation in the Kingdom of Italy, from 1861 to 1946, it was part of the Torchiara district.
Society
Demographic evolution
The population of the town is stable and is mainly composed of families and elderly people.
Anthropological geography
Fractions
The municipality of Laureana Cilento is divided into various fractions, including Archi, Matonti and San Martino. In addition, there are also the small neighborhoods of Casaliello, Spinelli, and Vetrali in the fraction of Matonti.
Infrastructure and transport
Roads
If you plan to visit the town, know that it is well connected thanks to the presence of several roads: the SS 267 of Cilento, the SP 46, the SP 172, and the SP 221.
Administration
Mayors
The current mayor of Laureana Cilento is very active in managing the town.
Other administrative information
The municipality is the institutional headquarters of the Alento-Monte Stella Mountain Community and is part of the Alto Cilento Union of Municipalities. In addition, the competences in the field of soil protection are delegated to the regional basin authority of Sinistra Sele.
Notes
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For more information, visit the official website of the municipality. Thank you for your attention and we look forward to seeing you in Laureana Cilento!
