Joppolo

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Joppolo

Location of Joppolo in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Calabria
Province Province of Vibo Valentia (VV)
Area 15.3 km² (6 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 2,150
 - Density 141/km² (365/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 38°35′N, 15°54′E
Gentilic joppolesi
Dialing code 0963
Postal code 89863
Frazioni Coccorino, Coccorinello, Monte Poro, Caroniti

Joppolo (Greek: Iambolos) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 70 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 20 km southwest of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,150 and an area of 15.3 km².[1]

The municipality of Joppolo contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Coccorino, Coccorinello, Monte Poro, and Caroniti.

Joppolo borders the following municipalities: Nicotera, Ricadi, Spilinga.

[edit] Noted Joppolesi

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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