Ripacandida (IPA: [ripaˈkandida];[1] Ripacandidese: Rubbuacànnə; Lucano dialect: R'bbacànnə or R'pacànnə) is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni of Atella, Barile, Filiano, Forenza, Ginestra, Rionero in Vulture.
Ripacandida | |
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Comune di Ripacandida | |
Coordinates: 40°55′N 15°44′E / 40.917°N 15.733°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Basilicata |
Province | Potenza (PZ) |
Frazioni | Serra San Francesco |
Area | |
• Total | 33 km2 (13 sq mi) |
Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 1,767 |
• Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Demonym | Ripacandidese |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 85020 |
Dialing code | 0972 |
Patron saint | San Donato |
Saint day | August 7 |
Website | Official website |