Gioiosa Ionica
"Gioiosa" redirects here. It is not to be confused with La Vila Joiosa or La Joyosa.
| Gioiosa Ionica | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Gioiosa Ionica | ||
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  Gioiosa Ionica Location of Gioiosa Ionica in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 38°20′N 16°18′E / 38.333°N 16.300°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Calabria | |
| Province | Reggio Calabria (RC) | |
| Frazioni | Agliocane, Bernagallo, Ceravolo, Drusù, Palma, Prisdarello, Santa Maria, Sant'Antonio, cessarè, cafoli superiore, cafoli inferiore, | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mario Mazza | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) | |
| Population (December 2007)[1] | ||
| • Total | 7,100 | |
| • Density | 200/km2 (530/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Gioiosani | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 89042 | |
| Dialing code | 0964 | |
| Patron saint | St. Roch | |
| Saint day | January 27 and last Sunday in August | |
| Website | Official website | |
Gioiosa Ionica is a town and comune in Italy in the province of Reggio Calabria, region of Calabria. It lies near the east coast of Calabria and covers an area of 35 square kilometres (14 sq mi).