Seminara

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Seminara

Location of Seminara in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Calabria
Province Province of Reggio Calabria (RC)
Area 33.6 km² (13 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 3,300
 - Density 98/km² (254/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 38°20′N, 15°52′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0966
Postal code 89028

Seminara is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 90 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 30 km northeast of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,300 and an area of 33.6 km².[1]

Seminara borders the following municipalities: Bagnara Calabra, Gioia Tauro, Melicuccà, Oppido Mamertina, Palmi, Rizziconi, San Procopio.

A famous battle from the Italian Wars occurred in Seminara in 1495.


[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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