Mongiana
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| Mongiana | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Mongiana | ||
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  Mongiana | ||
| Coordinates: 38°31′N 16°19′E / 38.517°N 16.317°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Calabria | |
| Province | Vibo Valentia (VV) | |
| Frazioni | Santa Maria | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Rosamaria Elena Rullo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20.7 km2 (8.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 921 m (3,022 ft) | |
| Population (2007[1]) | ||
| • Total | 861 | |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 89823 | |
| Dialing code | 0963 | |
Mongiana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 50 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 25 km southeast of Vibo Valentia.
Mongiana was the seat of the main ironworks and foundries of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies. The Monte Pecoraro, a peak in the Serre Calabresi, is located in its territory.
Gallery
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Mongiana armory
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Villa Vittoria Park
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Sentiero dei frutti perduti (Villa Vittoria)
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Carrelli di miniera (Villa Vittoria)
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Sambuco Lake
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Sambuco Lake
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Main entrance of Mongiana Foundry
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blast furnace in Mongiana Foundry
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Church of Beata Vergine delle grazie
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External links
Media related to Mongiana at Wikimedia Commons
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