Casamicciola Terme
Comune in Campania, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
| 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 | 22 July |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
Casamicciola Terme borders the following municipalities: Barano d'Ischia, Forio, Ischia, Lacco Ameno, Serrara Fontana.
History
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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 21 August 2017 was hit by a 4.3 magnitude earthquake, killing two people wounding 42 more, and causing damage to some houses.[6] On 26 November 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]
Main sights
Notable people
- The Swiss-born physician Jacques Etienne Chevalley de Rivaz who had a famous sanatorium in Casamicciola and lived there from 1830 until his death in 1863. He was made an honorary citizen of Casamicciola in 1837 for his work in halting a cholera outbreak in nearby Forio.[10]
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