Ripacandida

Ripacandida (IPA: [ripaˈkandida]; Ripacandidesi: 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
Comune di Ripacandida
View of Ripacandida
Ripacandida
Location of Ripacandida in Italy
Ripacandida
Ripacandida (Basilicata)
Coordinates: 40°55′N 15°44′E / 40.917°N 15.733°E / 40.917; 15.733
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
ProvincePotenza (PZ)
FrazioniSerra San Francesco
Area
 • Total
33 km2 (13 sq mi)
Elevation
620 m (2,030 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
1,767
 • Density54/km2 (140/sq mi)
DemonymRipacandidesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
85020
Dialing code0972
ISTAT code076067
Patron saintSan Donato
Saint day7 August
WebsiteOfficial website