Mongiana (Calabrian: Mungiana) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Vibo Valentia.
Mongiana | |
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| Comune di Mongiana | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Mongiana  | |
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| Coordinates: 38°31′N 16°19′E / 38.517°N 16.317°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Vibo Valentia (VV) |
| Frazioni | Santa Maria |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francesco Angilletta |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.41 km2 (7.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 921 m (3,022 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 726 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 89823 |
| Dialing code | 0963 |
| Website | Official website |
Mongiana was the seat of the main ironworks and foundries of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies. The Monte Pecoraro, a peak in the Serre Calabresi, is located in its territory.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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