Santa Maria la Carità
Santa Maria la Carità | |
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| Comune di Santa Maria la Carità | |
Location of Santa Maria la Carità | |
| Coordinates: 40°43′N 14°31′E / 40.717°N 14.517°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
| Frazioni | Petraro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giosuè D'Amora |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.98 km2 (1.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population (31 July 2022) | |
• Total | 11,617 |
| • Density | 2,900/km2 (7,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Sammaritani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 80050 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| ISTAT code | 063090 |
| Patron saint | St. Mary |
| Saint day | 21 November and 2 July |
| Website | Official website |
Santa Maria la Carità (Neapolitan: Santa Maria 'a Carità) is a comune (municipality) of 11,617 inhabitants in the Metropolitan City of Naples, in the Italian region of Campania, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Naples. It is situated in the Stabiae-Vesuvian plain, in the Sarno valley.
Its urban structure is radial, having its center in Piazza Borrelli, where the main church is located. The name reflects the worship of the patron saint, Santa Maria delle Grazie. The addition of "la Carità" probably serves as a local designation to distinguish it from other places with similar names. This addition also carries connotations of charity and benevolence.
The town boasts historical and cultural landmarks, contributing to its appeal as a tourist destination. Additionally, Santa Maria la Carità enjoys a strategic location, benefiting from proximity to both natural attractions, such as Mount Vesuvius, the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, and urban centers, including Naples and Salerno.