Its name means Star of Cilento in the Italian language.

Stella, named after the neighbouring mountain, is located in the middle of Cilento.

It borders with the municipalities of Casal Velino, Omignano, Pollica and Sessa Cilento.

It counts the frazioni of Amalafede, Droro, Guarrazzano and San Giovanni.

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