San Marco Evangelista
San Marco Evangelista: an introduction
Hello everyone! Today I'll be talking about San Marco Evangelista, an Italian commune located in the province of Caserta in Campania. With a population of about 6,429 inhabitants, this small town has a fascinating history and cultural heritage to discover.
History and origin of the name
The history of San Marco Evangelista has ancient and interesting origins. In the past, the territory was occupied by scattered rural homes and hunting cottages that belonged to local and Neapolitan noble families. Over time, the settlement of "Massarie" developed during the eighteenth century. The Massarie nucleus was divided into two parts called "Massarie di San Marco" and "Massarie delli Perroni". In 1762, these two nuclei were united under the name of "Casale delle Masserie". However, the current name of "San Marco Evangelista" was only given in 1863 in honor of the patron saint Marco Evangelista.
Administration
The Mayor of San Marco Evangelista is Marco Cicala, who was appointed on October 4, 2021. Previously, the mayor was Gabriele Cicala, who was actually related to the current Mayor. Throughout its history, the commune has seen different administrations. During the period from 1977 to 1991, the commune was administered by the Italian Communist Party, while in 1994-1998 the administration was led by The Olive Tree. Between 2008 and 2010, the Democratic Party managed the commune. In recent years, from 2016 to 2021, the commune was in the hands of San Marco Libera, while since 2021 the civic list "San Marco Insieme" has obtained the majority.
Demographic evolution
The commune of San Marco Evangelista has undergone considerable demographic growth in recent decades. According to the 2021 data, the population counts about 6,429 residents, distributed over an area of about 12.66 km². This growth has led to a progressive increase in commercial activities and services present in the territory.
Notes
If you want to learn more about the history of San Marco Evangelista or other interesting curiosities about the commune, we invite you to consult the bibliography.
Bibliography
- Treccani Encyclopedia
- San Marco Evangelista Commune
- Italian Communes page on the Demography of San Marco Evangelista
