Barano d'Ischia
Barano d'Ischia
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| Comune di Barano d'Ischia | |
 View of the Church of San Giorgio a Testaccio | |
  Barano d'Ischia Location of Barano d'Ischia in Italy  Barano d'Ischia Barano d'Ischia (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°43′N 13°55′E / 40.717°N 13.917°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paolino Buono |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.96 km2 (4.23 sq mi) |
| Population (2026)[2] | |
• Total | 9,953 |
| • Density | 908.1/km2 (2,352/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Baranesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 80070 and 80077 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Patron saint | St. Rochus |
| Saint day | 16 August |
| Website | Official website |
Barano d'Ischia (Neapolitan: Varàno) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the region of Campania in southern Italy, located in the south-west area of the island of Ischia, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Naples. It has 9,953 inhabitants.[2]
It is after Forio the largest municipality in size of the island, although not one of the most populated. Its territory is composed by several villages: Buonopane, Piedimonte, Fiaiano, Testaccio (none of these villages have become a frazione); Testaccio was formerly an independent municipality.
Barano d'Ischia borders the municipalities of Casamicciola Terme, Ischia, and Serrara Fontana.
History
The area was first settled by the Greeks, who had a nymphaeum here.
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 9,953, of which 49.5% are male, and 50.5% are female. Minors make up 15.7% of the population, and seniors make up 22.8%.[2]
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Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 8.7% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Ukraine, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, the United States, and Germany.[5]
Main sights
- The Pilastri aqueduct (1470)
- Church of St. John the Baptist (15th century), one of the most ancient in the island. It houses a canvas by a Caravaggist.
- Saracen Tower, in the village of Testaccio
- Windmills in Montebarano
References
- ↑ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011" (in Italian). ISTAT.
- 1 2 3 "Resident population". ISTAT.
- ↑ "Popolazione residente dei comuni. Censimenti dal 1861 al 1991" [Resident population of the municipalities. Censuses from 1861 to 1991] (PDF) (in Italian). ISTAT. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2025-11-12.
- ↑ "Resident population - Time series". ISTAT.
- ↑ "Resident population by sex, municipality and citizenship". ISTAT.
