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| Comune di Celenza Valfortore | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Puglia |
| Province | Foggia (FG) |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,575 ft) |
| Area | 66.49 km2 (26 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 31/12/2003) | |
| - Total | 1,943 |
| - Density | 29/km² (75/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Celenzani |
| Dialing code | 0881 |
| Postal code | 71035 |
| Patron | San Giovanni |
| - Day | 24 June |
| Website: http://www.comune.celenzavalfortore.fg.it | |
Celenza Valfortore is a town and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.
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Demographics
The population has been constantly descending in the last years. Youth moves to bigger cities in order to achieve a prosperous future.
Lack of industries and work opportunities are the main factors of the emigration.
A massive exodus of emigration occurred during and after the Second World War. Many Celenzanni moved to overseas countries such as Argentina, USA and Australia.
Economy
Agriculture used to employ the major part of the labour force. Cattle and farming were the main activities, although in the last years this has been changing, with the tertiary sector employing 41 % of the working force.
Climate
Winters are cold, influenced by the Apennines, with occasional snowfalls taking place between the months of November and March.
Summers are extremely dry and hot. Almost no rainfall occurs between June and August.
Main Sights
Chiesa di Santa Croce
Porta Nova
Castello dei Gambacorta
External links
- Our Celenza Heritage A site dedicated to the descendants of Celenza Valfortore and their immigrant ancestors
- Celenza Valfortore and San Marco la Catola Online (Italian) An Italian language site dedicated to these two neighboring villages, includes pictures, traditions, news, and links
