Melicucco

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Melicucco

Location of Melicucco in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Calabria
Province Province of Reggio Calabria (RC)
Area 6.4 km² (2 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 5,024
 - Density 785/km² (2,033/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 38°26′N, 16°3′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0966
Postal code 89020
Frazioni San Fili

Melicucco (Greek: Melikoukos) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 70 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 50 km northeast of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,024 and an area of 6.4 km².[1]

The municipality of Melicucco contains the frazione (subdivision) San Fili (Greek: Aghia Phyli).

Melicucco borders the following municipalities: Anoia, Cittanova, Feroleto della Chiesa, Polistena, Rosarno.


[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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