Cenadi

Cenadi
Comune
Comune di Cenadi
Cenadi

Location of Cenadi in Italy

Coordinates: 38°43′N 16°25′E / 38.717°N 16.417°E / 38.717; 16.417Coordinates: 38°43′N 16°25′E / 38.717°N 16.417°E / 38.717; 16.417
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province / Metropolitan city Catanzaro (CZ)
Area
  Total 11 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation 539 m (1,768 ft)
Population (31 December 2013)[1]
  Total 573
  Density 52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cenadesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 88067
Dialing code 0967
Patron saint San Giovanni Battista
Saint day 24 June
Website Official website

Cenadi (Greek: Genadioi) is a comune and town in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of Italy.

Etymology

The town's name is derived from cena, the Italian word for "dinner". A legend claims that St. John the Evangelist was passing through the town on his way to Rome, and stopped for dinner.

References

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