Filadelfia, Calabria

This article is about the municipality in Italy. For other places sharing the same name, see Filadelfia (disambiguation).
Filadelfia
Comune
Comune di Filadelfia
Filadelfia

Location of Filadelfia in Italy

Coordinates: 38°47′N 16°17′E / 38.783°N 16.283°ECoordinates: 38°47′N 16°17′E / 38.783°N 16.283°E
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province Province of Vibo Valentia (VV)
Frazioni Montesoro
Area
  Total 30.5 km2 (11.8 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 5,908
  Density 190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Demonym Filadelfiesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 89814
Dialing code 0968
Website Official website

Filadelfia (Greek: Philadelphia) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Vibo Valentia. The city was built in 1783 by the people of Castelmonardo, on land that was 6 kilometres (4 mi) from their city that was destroyed by an earthquake. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,908 and an area of 30.5 square kilometres (11.8 sq mi).[1]

The municipality of Filadelfia contains the frazione (subdivisions) of Montesoro, Pontenisi, Zagheria, Shiocca, Scarro, Nucarelle, Lucente and many other tiny villages.

Filadelfia borders the following municipalities: Curinga, Francavilla Angitola, Jacurso, Polia.

Demographic evolution

Population from census (see ref 1)

Filadelfia has seen a large decrease in people recently. This is due to the undeveloped technology and living conditions. It is at high elevation (roughly 600 m) and is at risk of earthquakes. In the summertime,July and August, this small, inviting town receives many tourists from Switzerland. People from the United States, Germany and France are also spotted here during the summer months. Younger people, are leaving the town at a fast pace to find employment. They are moving to cities in a process known as urbanization. Many homes in this small town in Calabria, are "for sale" or "vendesi". About 20 years ago, the population was about 10,000. Now, it is currently below 5,900.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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