San Giovanni a Piro
Welcome to San Giovanni a Piro!
If you are curious to learn more about Campania, we present you San Giovanni a Piro: a municipality in the province of Salerno with a population of 3557 inhabitants.
Physical geography
San Giovanni a Piro is located in a medium seismic zone, as established by the Ordinance PCM. 3274 of 20/03/2003.
History
The municipality was part of the Camerota district under the Kingdom of Two Sicilies. During the period of the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946), it was part of the Camerota mandate, belonging to the Vallo della Lucania district.
Society
Demographic evolution
The population of San Giovanni a Piro has grown in recent decades, from 2653 inhabitants in 1951 to 3557 inhabitants in 2021.
Religion
The majority of the population of the municipality follows Christianity, mainly the Catholic religion. The municipality is part of the diocese of Teggiano-Policastro.
Anthropogenic geography
Fractions
San Giovanni a Piro is composed of two main fractions: Bosco and Scario. Bosco has 427 inhabitants and is remembered for its courageous act of rebellion against the Bourbon monarchy in 1828. Scario, on the other hand, is located on the coast and is a famous tourist destination, with a population of 1,123 inhabitants.
Infrastructure and transport
Main roads
The municipality is connected to the main roads in the area, including:
The national road 562 of the Gulf of Policastro, which connects the municipality with Scario and Bivio Bosco;
The national road 562 of the Gulf of Policastro, which connects San Giovanni a Piro with Marine di Camerota and Lentiscosa;
Provincial Road 17/a, which connects the municipality with Acquavena and San Cataldo;
Provincial Road 17/c, which connects to the town of Scario.
Ports
San Giovanni a Piro hosts a tourist port in Scario.
Administration
The municipality of San Giovanni a Piro is under the authority of the Sinistra Sele regional basin, which deals with soil defense.
We hope you enjoyed learning more about Campania and San Giovanni a Piro. We invite you to visit the municipality to appreciate its history, culture, and natural beauty.
