Tarsia

For other uses, see Tarsia (disambiguation). Non to be confused with Tarsier.
Tarsia
Comune
Comune di Tarsia

Tarsia within the Province of Cosenza
Tarsia

Location of Tarsia in Italy

Coordinates: 39°37′N 16°16′E / 39.617°N 16.267°ECoordinates: 39°37′N 16°16′E / 39.617°N 16.267°E
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province Cosenza (CS)
Area
  Total 49.35 km2 (19.05 sq mi)
Elevation 192 m (630 ft)
Population (2007)[1]
  Total 2,272
  Density 46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym Tarsiani or tarsioti
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 87040
Dialing code 0981
Patron saint San Francesco da Paola
Saint day Last Sunday in May
Website Official website

Tarsia (Greek: Tarsos) is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The ancient town of Caprasia is thought to be the modern Tarsia.

Geography

The municipality borders with Bisignano, Corigliano Calabro, Roggiano Gravina, San Demetrio Corone, San Lorenzo del Vallo, San Marco Argentano, Santa Sofia d'Epiro, Spezzano Albanese and Terranova da Sibari.

See also

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)

External links

Media related to Tarsia at Wikimedia Commons