Gricignano di Aversa (Campanian: Rricignànë or, less commonly, Rricignèn) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region Campania, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Naples and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southwest of Caserta.

Gricignano di Aversa
Comune di Gricignano di Aversa
Coat of arms of Gricignano di Aversa
Location of Gricignano di Aversa
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Gricignano di Aversa is located in Italy
Gricignano di Aversa
Gricignano di Aversa
Location of Gricignano di Aversa in Italy
Gricignano di Aversa is located in Campania
Gricignano di Aversa
Gricignano di Aversa
Gricignano di Aversa (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°59′N 14°14′E / 40.983°N 14.233°E / 40.983; 14.233
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceCaserta (CE)
Government
 • MayorVincenzo Santagata
Area
 • Total9.8 km2 (3.8 sq mi)
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)
Population
 (31 March 2017)[2]
 • Total12,202
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
DemonymGricignanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
81030
Dialing code081
WebsiteOfficial website

Located in agro atellano, is known for the U.S. Navy Support Site of the Naples NSA.[3][4][5]

Gricignano borders the following municipalities: Aversa, Teverola, Marcianise, Cesa, Succivo, Sant'Arpino.

The ancient city of Atella was located nearby.

Education

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Naples Elementary School and Naples Middle/High School, schools for children of U.S. military personnel, are in the commune.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.[verification needed]
  3. ^ Lin, Kimberly (2018-10-21). "Ancient Villages and Tombs Under U.S. Base in Campania, Italy". Historic Mysteries. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  4. ^ "Agro Atellano Archaeological Museum". www.opencampania.it. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  5. ^ "USO Naples NSA Gricignano". USO Italy. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  6. ^ "About". Naples Middle/High School. Retrieved 2022-01-26.