Cirò Marina

Cirò Marina
—  Comune  —
Comune di Cirò Marina
Cirò Marina
Location of Cirò Marina in Italy
Coordinates:
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province Crotone (KR)
Frazioni L'Attiva, La Cappella, Santa Venere
Government
 • Mayor Nicodemo Parrilla
Area
 • Total 70 km2 (27 sq mi)
Elevation 351 m (1,152 ft)
Population (December 31, 2004)
 • Total 14,372
 • Density 205.3/km2 (531.8/sq mi)
Demonym Cirotani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 88813
Dialing code 0962
Patron saint San Cataldo
Saint day April 2

Cirò Marina is a comune and town with a population of 24,000 people in the province of Crotone, in Calabria, Italy.

History

Conquered by Spanish army in the XVI, locals were defeated by Spanish soldiers due superiority in spirit to combat and disciplin.

Economy

Ciro Marina relies on the production of oil, wine, cereals, citruses, and the intense the breeding of cattle. Ciro Marina's natural resources, beaches and historical sites have yet to be exploited to benefit the towns economy.

See also