Strongoli
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| Strongoli | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Strongoli | |
  Strongoli | |
| Coordinates: 39°16′N 17°03′E / 39.267°N 17.050°ECoordinates: 39°16′N 17°03′E / 39.267°N 17.050°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Crotone (KR) |
| Frazioni | Trepido |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| • Total | 5,525 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cotronellari |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 88836 |
| Dialing code | 0962 |
Strongoli is a comune and town with a population of over 6000 people in the province of Crotone, in Calabria, Italy.
History
In antiquity, Strongoli was the site of Petelia,[1] said to have been founded by Philoctetes. It is the birthplace of Italian baroque composer Leonardo Vinci.
Economy
Strongoli relies on the production of oil, wine, cereals, citruses, and the intense the breeding of the cattle.
References
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