Celenza Valfortore ( Pugliese: ) is a town and ''

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'' in the

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in the Apulia region of southeast

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Main sights

*Church of'' Santa Croce'' *''Porta Nova'' * Gambacorta Castle (15th and 16th centuries)

Demographics

The population has been constantly shrinking in recent years. A massive emigration occurred during and after the

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. Numerous inhabitants moved to countries such as Argentina, the United States, and Australia.

Economy

Agriculture used to employ the major part of the labour force. Cattle and farming were the main activities, although in the last years this has been changing, with the tertiary sector employing 41 percent of the working force.

Climate

Winters are cold, influenced by the Apennines, with occasional snowfalls taking place between the months of November and March. Summers are extremely dry and hot. Almost no rainfall occurs between June and August.

References

External links

Our Celenza Heritage
A site dedicated to the descendants of Celenza Valfortore and their immigrant ancestors
Celenza Valfortore and San Marco la Catola Online
An Italian language site dedicated to these two neighboring villages, includes pictures, traditions, news, and links Cities and towns in Apulia {{Apulia-geo-stub