Montecorice
Welcome to Montecorice!
We are in the municipality of Montecorice, located in the province of Salerno in Campania. Also known as "Mundacorici" in the Cilento dialect, the municipality has a population of 2534 and is an agricultural center in the lower Cilento region.
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The Landscape
Montecorice is located on the Tyrrhenian coast of the coastal range that culminates with Monte Stella (Cilento) (1131m). The village is situated on a slope, in a concave on the right side of the valley of the Roviscelli stream. Another place to visit is Agnone Cilento, located on the sea, along the regional 267 of Cilento, at the edge of a brief alluvial plain formed by the mouth of the Lavis stream, in whose valley is Ortodonico.
Seismic Classification
Montecorice is a low seismic activity zone and has been classified as zone 3 according to Ordinance PCM. 3274 of 20/03/2003.
A Bit of History
It is likely that the village developed around the monastery of Sant'Arcangelo, already existing in the 10th century. However, it remained a small village, mentioned in 1532 and then in 1669 with the name of Mont'Acorice. In the 18th century, it was owned by the Giordano family with the title of a duchy.
During the Kingdom of Naples and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, it was a village administered by the municipality of Ortodonico. From 1811 to 1860, it was part of the administrative subdivision of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies ## Circondari of Castellabate, belonging to the District of Vallo of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies. From 1860 to 1927, during the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946), it was part of the district of Castellabate belonging to the district of Vallo della Lucania. In 1930, the municipality changed its name to Montecorice, and Ortodonico became a fraction.
Society in Montecorice
Demographic Evolution
Montecorice has a population of 2534, and according to the latest data provided by ISTAT, the demographic evolution is increasing. The population density is about 99 inhabitants per square kilometer.
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Hamlets
According to the municipal statute, the hamlets of Montecorice are:
- Agnone Cilento: the best-known seaside hamlet of the municipality, with a well-equipped marina and all the services for boating.
- Case del Conte: another seaside hamlet of Montecorice, which has undergone important redevelopment work.
- Cosentini: a hilly hamlet, where the Confraternity of the SS. Rosario di Socia, one of the oldest in Cilento, is located.
- Fornelli: a hilly hamlet.
- Ortodonico: a historic hamlet of Montecorice, among the oldest and with more history of the municipality.
- Zoppi: a hilly hamlet with a smaller population, but with a lot of history. The first news of the village is found in a diploma of October 1113.
Locations
Montecorice has numerous locations, as reported in the Municipal Statute, including: Giungatelle, Mainolfo, Rosaine e Magazzeni, Roviscelli (Chiariello), San Donato, San Giovanni alto, San Giovanni basso, San Nicola e San Nicola a Mare, where the port is located.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Montecorice is a small gem located in the province of Salerno in Campania, where history and natural beauty make you feel at home. Thank you for joining us on this exploration of the territory of Montecorice!
