Procida (Italian: [ˈprɔːtʃida]; Neapolitan: Proceta) is one of the Flegrean Islands off the coast of Naples in southern Italy. The island is between Cape Miseno and the island of Ischia. With its tiny satellite island of Vivara, it is a comune of the Metropolitan City of Naples, in the region of Campania.
Etymology
The island derives its name from the Latin name Prochyta. Προχύτη/Prochýtē means ‘poured out’ in Ancient Greek. According to another theory, Prochyta comes from the Ancient Greek verb prokeitai, meaning ‘it lies forth’, because of the appearance of the island seen from the sea.
Geography
Procida is located between Capo Miseno and the island of Ischia. It is less than 4.1 square kilometres (1.6 sq mi). Its coastlines, very jagged, are 16 km (9.9 mi). The Terra Murata hill is the highest point on the island (91 metres (299 ft)).
Geologically, Procida was created by the eruption of four volcanoes, now dormant and submerged.
Island of Procida, island near the northwest entrance to the Bay of Naples, Campania regione, southern Italy. It lies between Ischia Island and Cape Miseno on the mainland, and its highest point reaches 250 feet (76 metres) above sea level. Of volcanic origin, it is made up, with the adjacent Vivara Island, of four extinct craters. Parts of the margins of all four have been destroyed by the sea to form crescent-shaped bays on the east side of the island. The only town, Procida, is on the northeast; its castle is now a prison. The soil of the island is very fertile and supports grapes and citrus fruit; fishing is also carried on. Area 1.45 square miles (3.75 square km). Pop. (2006 est.) mun., 10,652.
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