Chiusano di San Domenico

Chiusano di San Domenico (Irpino: Chiusànë) is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, southern Italy. Situated at 750 metres (2,460 ft) above sea level, Chiusano is on the western slope of Mount Tuoro.^[4]

Chiusano di San Domenico
Comune
Comune di Chiusano di San Domenico
Monte Tuoro and Chiusano San Domenico.
Coat of arms
Location of Chiusano di San Domenico
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Coordinates: 40°56′3″N 14°55′2″E
Country	Italy
Region	Campania
Province	Avellino (AV)
Government
• Mayor	Carmine De Angelis
Area [1]
• Total	24.6 km2 (9.5 sq mi)
Elevation	700 m (2,300 ft)
Population  (30 June 2017[2])[3]
• Total	2,241
• Density	91/km2 (240/sq mi)
Demonym	Chiusanesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	83040
Dialing code	0825
Patron saint	St. Michael Archangel
Saint day	8 May
Website	Official website

History

Human presence in Chiusano can be traced to the times of Ancient Rome based on the discovery of coins, pottery, and tombs.^[5] During the 11th century the Lombards ruled the area and life in Chiusano centered on a castle that was constructed on nearby Monte Domenico.^[5]

Main sights

• Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli (1710)
• Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament of the Rosary (1712)
• the Hermitage of Santa Maria Valley (1230).^[4]