Falerna
| Falerna | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Falerna | ||
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  Falerna | ||
| Coordinates: 39°00′08″N 16°10′20″E / 39.00222°N 16.17222°ECoordinates: 39°00′08″N 16°10′20″E / 39.00222°N 16.17222°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Calabria | |
| Province | Catanzaro (CZ) | |
| Frazioni | Castiglione Marittimo, Falerna Scalo, Quella Banda Sanguinello | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giovanni Costanzo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 23.9 km2 (9.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) | |
| Population (2007) | ||
| • Total | 3,954 | |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Falernesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 88042 | |
| Dialing code | 0968 | |
| Patron saint | Thomas Aquinas | |
| Website | Official website | |
Falerna (Greek: Phalerne) is a town and comune in the province of Catanzaro, in the Calabria region of southern Italy.[1] It lies on the A3 motorway.
There are two sections of the city. Falerna, the oldest section, lies atop a set of cliffs. Falerna Marina is situated on the seashore and boasts a fine beach and several hotels. Castiglione Marittimo is a "frazione" of the Falerna municipality; it is a former Norman outpost.
Many of Falerna's sons and daughters emigrated to the United States, in particular western Pennsylvania, and a few have returned to their home town in retirement. Older residents speak a distinct dialect of Italian known as Falernese. It is dying out as media and schools continue to standardize the Italian language throughout the nation.
Notes and references
- ↑ Falerna website http://www.comune.falerna.cz.it/
External links
- Pro Loco website (tourist association)