Forchia
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| Forchia | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Forchia | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Campania | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Benevento (BN) | |
| Frazioni | S. Alfonso, Cagni, Acquavitale, Signorindico | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Margherita Giordano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 282 m (925 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,226 | |
| • Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Forchianti | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 82010 | |
| Dialing code | 0823 | |
Forchia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 35 km northeast of Naples and about 25 km southwest of Benevento.
The name Forchia is the translation of Latin forculae, meaning "oxbow".
It borders the following municipalities: Airola, Arienzo, Arpaia, Moiano, Roccarainola.
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