| Gioiosa Ionica | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Gioiosa Ionica | |
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Gioiosa Ionica
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Reggio Calabria (RC) |
| Frazioni | Agliocane, Bernagallo, Ceravolo, Drusù, Palma, Prisdarello, Santa Maria, Sant'Antonio, cessarè, cafoli superiore, cafoli inferiore, |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mario Mazza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35 km2 (13.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Population (December 2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,100 |
| • Density | 202.9/km2 (525.4/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Gioiosani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 89042 |
| Dialing code | 0964 |
| Patron saint | St. Roch |
| Saint day | January 27 and last Sunday in August |
| Website | Official website |
Gioiosa Ionica is a town and comune in Italy in the province of Reggio Calabria, region of Calabria. It lies near the east coast of Calabria and covers an area of 35 km².