Casamicciola Terme is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located in the northern part of the Ischia Island.
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Coordinates: 40°45′N 13°55′E / 40.750°N 13.917°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giovan Battista Castagna |
Area | |
• Total | 5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi) |
Population (1 January 2015)[2] | |
• Total | 8,363 |
• Density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
Demonym | Casamicciolesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 80074 |
Dialing code | 081 |
Patron saint | St. Mary Magdalene |
Saint day | July 22 |
Website | Official website |
Casamicciola Terme borders the following municipalities: Barano d'Ischia, Forio, Ischia, Lacco Ameno, Serrara Fontana.
In 1883, an earthquake struck the northern part of Ischia. Despite the moderate magnitude of 4.2–5.5, many buildings in the across the island were totally destroyed.[3] The city was heavily damaged—many homes and businesses were demolished.[4] At least 2,313 people were killed—1,784 people died in the city alone.[5]
On August 21, 2017 was hit by a 4.3 magnitude earthquake, killing two people wounding 42 more, and causing damage to some houses.[6] On November 26, 2022 strong rainfall led to a landslide killing of 12 lives and left over 200 people homeless. The severe landslide caused the destruction or damage of numerous buildings in Casamicciola.[7][8][9]
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