Mongiana

Mongiana
Comune
Comune di Mongiana

Coat of arms
Mongiana

Location of Mongiana in Italy

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 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) 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.

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See also

References

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

External links

Media related to Mongiana at Wikimedia Commons