Info Sheet
| Name | Mondragone |
|---|---|
| Province | Caserta |
| Region | Campania |
| Population | 28.915 |
| Density | 519pp/km² pp/km² |
| Altitude | 10m m |
| Climate Zone | C |
About Mondragone
Mondragone is a municipality of 28.915 inhabitants located in the Caserta province in the Italian region of Campania in Southern Italy.
It has a population density of 519pp/km² people per km² and an altitude of 10m metres above the sea level.
Mondragone accounts for about 3.13% of the total population in the province of Caserta and about 0.04798% of the overall population of Italy as of 2022.
About Mondragone
Mondragone is a coastal town in the province of Caserta, in the Campania region. It is known for its beach, which is one of the longest and most popular in the area. It is also known for its castle, which overlooks the sea and has a medieval tower. It is also known for its cheese, especially the mozzarella di bufala, which is made from the milk of the local water buffaloes.Mondragone is also the site of the ancient city of Sinuessa, where Cicero had a villa. The ruins of the city can still be seen, along with a Roman amphitheater, a thermal bath, and a necropolis.
Mondragone was founded by the Samnites and later became a Roman colony. It was named after the goddess Munda, who was worshipped in the area.
It was ruled by various feudal lords, such as the Caetani, the Colonna, and the Carafa, who built the castle and defended it from the Saracen raids. It was part of the Kingdom of Naples and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Mondragone was also involved in the Italian Risorgimento, as it hosted Garibaldi and his troops in 1860.
Climate
Mondragone is classified as a Climate Zone C, which means it is a fairly warm location. The local climate is characterized by short, mild winters with hot and somewhat windy summers and overall little precipitation.
The province of Caserta experiences on average 107.11 days of hot temperatures (over 30°C) and 0.51 cold temperature days (<5°C) per year.
Precipitation in the form of rain or snow occurs around 101.40 days per year. There are 9.91 foggy days throughout the year.
The municipality of Mondragone enjoys approximately 7.9 hours of sunshine per day. This means that the town experiences an average of 320.39 sunny days in a year.
