Martirano
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| Martirano | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Martirano | |
  Martirano | |
| Coordinates: 39°5′N 16°15′E / 39.083°N 16.250°ECoordinates: 39°5′N 16°15′E / 39.083°N 16.250°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Catanzaro (CZ) |
| Frazioni | San Fili, Muraglie, Persico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.57 km2 (5.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 998 |
| • Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Martiranesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 88040 |
| Dialing code | 0968 |
| Patron saint | San Sebastiano |
| Saint day | 20 January |
Martirano is a village and comune of the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of Italy.
History
Local historians believe that Martirano was built on the ruins of Mamertum, a city of the Roman Empire.[1]
Henry of Germany, eldest son of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, died in Martirano in 1242.
See also
- Savuto river
Notes and references
- ↑ "Martirano". Retrieved 2008-03-06.
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