Striano
Striano: a Campanian municipality immersed in nature
Striano is an Italian municipality located in the metropolitan city of Naples, in Campania. With a population of 8764 inhabitants, the city is home to those who want to live in a quiet and reserved area, without moving away from the main urban centers of the region. The city is located in the southeastern part of the Campanian Plain, a plain enclosed between Mount Vesuvius, the Lattari Mountains and the Apennines, open towards the Tyrrhenian Sea. Striano borders Palma Campania to the north, Sarno to the east, San Valentino Torio to the south, Poggiomarino to the west and San Giuseppe Vesuviano to the northwest.
The physical geography of Striano
The municipal territory of Striano extends over an area of approximately 7.58 km², its altitude above sea level is between 30 and 16 meters. The right side of the city is crossed by the Sarno river. Despite its small size, Striano is experiencing sustained housing demand. Population growth is due to several factors, including immigration from European and non-European communities. In addition, the perfect geographical location of the city guarantees efficient connections with the main cities of the region, such as Pompeii, the Gulf of Naples coast, the Amalfi Coast and the Sorrento Peninsula.
The climate of Striano
The closest meteorological station for which data is available is that of Naples Capodichino. According to monthly averages calculated over the period 1961-1990, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is about +8.1°C, while that of the warmest month (August) is about +23.7°C. Annual average rainfall is approximately 1000 mm. Striano's climate classification is as follows: climate zone C, 1178 degree days.
The origins of the name
There are conflicting opinions on the toponym of the municipality of Striano. The name Striano has Roman origins, deriving from "fundus Histrianus" which is the apheretic form. In the Middle Ages, the toponym "Histricanum" is present in the Bull of erection of the Diocese of Nocera Inferiore-Sarno of 1066. Recently, through studies and research, it has been demonstrated that the name Striano derives precisely from the characteristic configuration of the strianese lands called "stigati", and the way they were worked.
The history of Striano
The first settlements in the strianese territory date back to the 9th century BC. In the village that arose between the mid-Bronze Age and the 6th century BC, remains of a necropolis were found on the banks of the Sarno river. Reclaimed by the Opici, indigenous peoples who increased the cultivation of cereals and grapes in the fertile valley, the territory of Striano was then conquered by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, the municipality became a fiefdom of the nobleman Guglielmo Porzano and in 1806 it was annexed to the Kingdom of Naples. After the Unification of Italy, Striano was affected by a strong industrial development, thanks to the opening of new textile factories and the construction of important infrastructure.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Striano is a Campanian municipality nestled in nature, where it is possible to find peace and tranquility while enjoying the services and connections with the main urban centers of the region. The history of the territory dates back to many epochs and even today it is possible to visit the traces of the presence of a past time.
