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Where is Salerno, Italy


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Salerno is located in southern Italy, in the Campania region along the Tyrrhenian Sea. It sits between the Amalfi Coast and inland hills. Salerno is near cities like Naples, Amalfi, Avellino, and Battipaglia. The city covers about 59 square kilometers and has a population of around 130,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 40.68°N latitude and 14.77°E longitude. Salerno is famous for its seafront promenade, historic old town, Salerno Cathedral, and gateway to the Amalfi Coast.

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Salerno City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceSalerno
City StatusMunicipality (Comune), provincial capital
EstablishedAncient origins (Roman period)
Geographic PositionSouthern Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea coast
Coordinates40.68° N, 14.77° E
Total Area59 km²
Population130,000
Elevation4 m
Area Code+39 089
Postal Code / ZIP Code84121–84135
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesPort services, Tourism, Trade, Services
TransportationMajor seaport, rail hub, A2 motorway nearby
ClimateMediterranean
Famous AttractionsSalerno Cathedral, Lungomare Trieste, Arechi Castle, Medieval Aqueduct
Known ForHistoric medical school, gateway to the Amalfi Coast
Websitehttps://www.comune.salerno.it