| Torchiara | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Torchiara | |
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Torchiara within the Province of Salerno |
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| Location of Torchiara in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 40°19′N 15°3′E / 40.317°N 15.050°ECoordinates: 40°19′N 15°3′E / 40.317°N 15.050°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Salerno (SA) |
| Frazioni | Copersito |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 360 m (1,180 ft) |
| Population (1 April 2009) | |
| • Total | 1,790 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Torchiaresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 84076 |
| Dialing code | 0974 |
| Patron saint | Santissimo Salvatore |
| Saint day | 6 August |
| Website | Official website |
Torchiara is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.
The municipality borders with Agropoli, Laureana Cilento, Lustra, Prignano Cilento and Rutino. It counts the frazione of Copersito.