San Mango sul Calore

Welcome to San Mango sul Calore!

San Mango sul Calore is a small town in the province of Avellino, Campania, with just over a thousand inhabitants. If you're looking for a quiet place surrounded by nature, San Mango sul Calore might be just what you're looking for.

Seismicity

San Mango sul Calore is located in the seismic district of Irpinia and was hit hard by the 1980 earthquake, which caused 65 deaths, 173 injuries, and 713 homeless people just in the municipality. For this reason, the municipality is classified in zone 1 of high seismicity.

San Mango sul Calore: nature, history and culture in Campania.

Honors

San Mango sul Calore has never received special honors, but its historical and cultural value cannot be underestimated.

Society

The municipality of San Mango sul Calore has just over a thousand inhabitants and its population is constantly decreasing. Over the years, in fact, many families have had to leave the village to find work elsewhere.

Demographic evolution

In recent decades, the municipality of San Mango sul Calore has witnessed a strong decrease in its population. Many young people have left the village to find work elsewhere, causing an aging of the population.

Languages and dialects

In San Mango sul Calore, a variety of the Irpinian dialect is spoken, alongside Italian. The dialect is a bit different from that spoken in neighboring towns, so if you're interested in linguistics, it could be interesting to delve into the differences.

Administration

The municipality of San Mango sul Calore is part of the Terminio Cervialto Mountain Community and has a mayor elected by the people.

Other administrative information

San Mango sul Calore is part of the Terminio Cervialto Mountain Community, which coordinates the activities of several municipalities in the area for the promotion of tourism and the development of the area.

Image gallery

San Mango sul Calore is a town rich in history and culture, as can be seen from the images in the gallery. You can admire the Roman bridge over the Calore river, a place of great historical importance, and the festival of Sant'Anna, a much-felt tradition of the village.

Notes

We hope this brief guide has been helpful in discovering the beauties of the municipality of San Mango sul Calore. If you decide to visit it, don't forget to bring your camera and taste the local typical dishes!

Related voices

If you are passionate about history and culture, you can also find interesting information on the Calore river and the Terminio Cervialto Mountain Community.

Other projects

If you want to learn more about San Mango sul Calore, we invite you to consult the official website of the municipality. See you in San Mango sul Calore!

Francesco Serra
Updated Monday, Mar 28, 2022