Drapia

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Drapia

Location of Drapia in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Calabria
Province Province of Vibo Valentia (VV)
Mayor Dr. Aurelio Rombolà
Elevation (average over sea level) 262 m (Expression error: Unrecognised word "average" ft)
Area 21.5 km² (8 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 2,197
 - Density 102/km² (264/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 38°40′N, 15°55′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0963
Postal code 89862
Frazioni Brattirò, Carìa, Gàsponi, Sant'Angelo

Drapia (Greek: Ydrapia) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 60 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 14 km west of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,197 and an area of 21.5 km².[1]

The municipality of Drapia contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Brattirò, Carìa, Gàsponi, and Sant'Angelo.

Drapia borders the following municipalities: Parghelia, Ricadi, Spilinga, Tropea, Zaccanopoli, Zungri.


[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.