Maierato
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| Maierato | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Province of Vibo Valentia (VV) |
| Area | 39.9 km² (15 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 2,305 |
| - Density | 58/km² (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | maieratani |
| Dialing code | 0963 |
| Postal code | 89843 |
Maierato is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 40 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 11 km northeast of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,305 and an area of 39.9 km².[1]
Maierato borders the following municipalities: Capistrano, Filogaso, Francavilla Angitola, Monterosso Calabro, Pizzo, Polia, Sant'Onofrio.
[edit] Demographic evolution
[edit] Maieratani in North America
Many Italians from the town of Maierato set sail for the American east coast, in hope to find work to provide for their families, as Southern Italy had been quite impoverished at the time. Many Maieratani men came to the United States pre-world war II, but returned after the war to marry other maieratani or to bring family to America. Most Maieratani settled in the Pittsburgh area of the East coast, and many became steel mill workers. Now, many Maieratani control government positions in the city.
The Maieratani that came to Canada mostly settled in the Golden Horseshoe area of southern Ontario, mainly in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. This group are very tight knit and even have a social club called "Maierato Club" with annual events such as the "Festa Di San Rocco".
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