Molochio

Molochio
Comune
Comune di Molochio
Molochio

Location of Molochio in Italy

Coordinates: 38°19′N 16°2′E / 38.317°N 16.033°ECoordinates: 38°19′N 16°2′E / 38.317°N 16.033°E
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province Province of Reggio Calabria (RC)
Area
  Total 37.3 km2 (14.4 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)[1]
  Total 2,700
  Density 72/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 89010
Dialing code 0966

Molochio (Greek: Molòcha) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,700 and an area of 37.3 square kilometres (14.4 sq mi).[1] It is known for "having one of the highest prevalences of centenarians in the world".[2]

Molochio borders the following municipalities: Ciminà, Cittanova, Taurianova, Terranova Sappo Minulio, Varapodio.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
  2. http://news.usc.edu/#!/article/59199/meat-and-cheese-may-be-as-bad-for-you-as-smoking/