Teana
Teana is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata.
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| Comune di Teana | |
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Location of Teana 
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  Teana Location of Teana in Italy  Teana Teana (Basilicata) | |
| Coordinates: 40°8′N 16°9′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Province | Potenza (PZ) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vincenzo Fiorenza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.3 km2 (7.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 806 m (2,644 ft) |
| Population (December 2008)[2] | |
| • Total | 683 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (92/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Teanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 85030 |
| Dialing code | 0973 |
| Patron saint | Saint Blaise |
| Saint day | 8 August - 9 August |
| Website | Official website |
The name Teana is a derivative of the Greek word "Theano", the wife of Pythagoras, the philosopher and mathematician. Local legend states the town was formed from members of Pythagorean school.
Main sights
Some of the local landmarks and points of interest are the ruins of a Lombard Castle, the Church of our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Chapel of San Christofaro, and the Chapel of Santa Maria delle Grazie. In the past, the region was known for the production of silk from silkworms.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
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