Montecorvino Pugliano
Montecorvino Pugliano: an Italian municipality in Campania
Montecorvino Pugliano is an Italian municipality located in the province of Salerno, in the Campania region. With a population of 11,055 inhabitants, the municipal headquarters are located in the Santa Tecla district, one of the most important neighborhoods in the municipality.
Physical geography
Territory
The territory of the municipality of Montecorvino Pugliano includes several fractions, including Pugliano, Santa Tecla, Gallara, Torello, San Vito, Condolizzi, Condorelli, Pendazzi, Pendazzelli, Santesi and Sorbo.
The locations of Bivio Pratole and Pagliarone, located in the plain, are more developed thanks to the proximity of the Strada statale 18 Tirrena Inferiore.
The presence of olive trees and vineyards characterizes the flora of the municipality, while the oak forest of San Benedetto in the Santa Tecla district is privately managed.
Climate
The climate of Montecorvino Pugliano is temperate, with an average temperature of 8.6 °C in January and 28°C in July and August. Precipitation is abundant, with an average of over 1100 mm per year.
History
The municipality of Montecorvino Pugliano is the result of the division of the department of Rovella and Pugliano, which took place in 1820. Later, the City Council divided the municipality into several fractions, including Pugliano, Santa Tecla, Torello, Faiano and Pontecagnano.
The municipality of Pugliano developed thanks to the reclamation of the Picentino countryside and the quality of the land that attracted many families. In 1911, the municipality of Pontecagnano Faiano was born, separating from Montecorvino Pugliano, thanks to the considerable economic and demographic development of the area.
The municipality of Montecorvino Pugliano remained formed by the fractions of Santa Tecla, Pugliano, Gallara, Torello, Pagliarone and San Vito.
Conclusions
Montecorvino Pugliano is a municipality in the province of Salerno that offers several interesting fractions to visit, including Santa Tecla, a lively district with a wide choice of services.
The temperate climate and abundant precipitation make the landscape of the municipality particularly green and flourishing. Furthermore, the history of Montecorvino Pugliano is closely linked to the evolution of the territory, characterized by the reclamation of the land and the economic and demographic development of the plain areas.
