Tufo is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, Campania, southern Italy. As of 2009 its population was 938. Source : Istat 2009
History The name of the town derives from the tuff,In Italian tufo the volcanic rock that is widely present in the subsoil of the whole area of the country.
Geography Situated in the geographical region of Irpinia, it has an area of approximately and a population density of 190 people per square kilometer. Tufo is bordered by the municipalities Altavilla Irpina, Petruro Irpino, Prata di Principato Ultra, Santa Paolina and Torrioni. The Sabato river flows south of the town.
Gastronomy The town has given its name to the popular white wine known as "Greco di Tufo" (Greek of Tufo).
Notable people Xavier J. Barile (1891–1981), painter Dante Troisi (1920–1989), writer
See also 1980 Irpinia earthquake
References
External links Official website of Tufo