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Where is Torre del Greco, Italy


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Torre del Greco is located in southern Italy, in the Campania region along the Gulf of Naples. It sits on coastal land at the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Torre del Greco is near cities like Naples, Pompeii, Ercolano, and Portici. The city covers about 20 square kilometers and has a population of around 85,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 40.78°N latitude and 14.37°E longitude. Torre del Greco is famous for coral jewelry, seaside views, historic center, and proximity to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii.

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Torre del Greco City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceMetropolitan City of Naples
City StatusMunicipality (Comune)
EstablishedMedieval origins; rebuilt multiple times after volcanic eruptions
Geographic PositionSouthern Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea coast at the foot of Mount Vesuvius
Coordinates40.79° N, 14.37° E
Total Area13 km²
Population85,000
Elevation43 m
Area Code+39 081
Postal Code / ZIP Code80059
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesCoral and cameo craftsmanship, Fishing, Commerce, Tourism
TransportationRail connections (Circumvesuviana), regional roads, nearby port facilities
ClimateMediterranean
Famous AttractionsCoral Museum, Basilica of Santa Croce, Villa delle Ginestre, Mount Vesuvius National Park nearby
Known ForCoral jewelry craftsmanship, proximity to Mount Vesuvius
Websitehttps://www.comune.torredelgreco.na.it