San Sossio Baronia
Welcome to San Sossio Baronia: an agricultural-commercial paradise in Campania
Welcome to San Sossio Baronia, a charming municipality in the province of Avellino in Campania, with a population of about 1,500 inhabitants. The town is located in the Baronia in the beautiful area of eastern Irpinia at the borders of Puglia.
The physical geography of San Sossio Baronia
San Sossio Baronia is an agricultural-commercial center in the Campanian Apennines. It is located on the northern side of the ridge that divides the Ufita valley from that of its tributary, Fiumarella, in the upper basin of the Calore Irpino. The town is nestled on the slopes of a hill and surrounded by peripheral forests and hills that shelter it from the harsh winter cold. Although it is located at an altitude of 650 meters, the town is sheltered from winds and snowfall. Additionally, the presence of peripheral forests gives freshness to the area, greatly attenuating the intense heat of summer months and contributing a favorable and pleasant climate to the locality.
The municipal territory borders 5 municipalities of the province of Avellino and 2 of the province of Foggia. The town is located southwest of its entire territory. It is 1.4 km from San Nicola Baronia, 3.7 km from Trevico, 4.4 km from Vallesaccarda, 4.5 km from Flumeri, 6 km from Zungoli, 9.1 km from Anzano di Puglia, and 11.5 km from Monteleone di Puglia.
The municipal territory has an altitude ranging from 465 to 895 meters above sea level. The most significant watercourse that runs through the municipal territory is the Fiumarella stream, fed by waters from various valleys such as Vallone dei Granci, Vallone della Mola, Vallone La Terra, Vallone Caronte and Vallone dei Freddi.
The history of San Sossio Baronia
San Sossio Baronia is a very ancient town, and the abundant spring water that gushes out from the surrounding hills is at the very origin of the town. In the 13th century, the town was the area where shepherds brought their livestock to drink. There was a spring near the parish church, where three caves can now be found carved into the clay: the cave of San Giuseppe, the cave of the Madonna, and the cave of the Child. The caves, due to their nativity scene-like shape and natural beauty, are places of worship and spectacle.
The territory of San Sossio Baronia was owned by the lords of Trevico from the High Middle Ages onwards. The agricultural area of the town made San Sossio Baronia an economically important center.
However, the position of the town made it vulnerable to devastating earthquakes. Since 1930, the town has suffered at least three major earthquakes, each with a significant number of casualties.
Conclusion
San Sossio Baronia is a municipality rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. The town is in an excellent geographic location as it is close to the regions of Campania and Puglia. If you want to take a trip to visit a quiet place, close to nature, and away from the chaos of the city, San Sossio Baronia is the right place. Come and visit our town and enjoy the beauty of our territory.
