Minori, Italy
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| Comune di Minori | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Province of Salerno (SA) |
| Mayor | Giuseppe Lembo |
| Elevation | 635 m (2,083 ft) |
| Population (as of 31-07-01) | |
| - Total | 3,023 |
| - Density | [n/a] |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Minoresi |
| Dialing code | 089 |
| Postal code | 84010 |
| Patron | Saint Trofimena |
| - Day | 13 July |
| Website: http://www.comune.minori.sa.it/ | |
Minori is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. Minori is a small picturesque town situated on the Amalfi Coast.
[edit] Etymology
The origins of the name Minori come from its association in the past with the river that crosses it, La Rheggina, its ancient Latin name was Rheggina Minor. This name coincides with the name of the neighboring village Maiori, then known as Rheggina Maior. In time, it has come to be known simply as Minori.
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