Maida, Calabria

Maida
Comune
Comune di Maida

Arco di San Antonio, leading into the town of Maida.

Coat of arms
Maida

Location of Maida in Italy

Coordinates: 38°51′N 16°22′E / 38.850°N 16.367°E / 38.850; 16.367
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province / Metropolitan city Catanzaro (CZ)
Frazioni Vena di Maida
Government
  Mayor Natale Amantea
Area
  Total 58.2 km2 (22.5 sq mi)
Elevation 299 m (981 ft)
Population (31 December 2013)
  Total 4,534
  Density 78/km2 (200/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Maidesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 88025
Dialing code 0968
Patron saint St. Francis of Paola
Saint day 2 April
Website Official website

Maida (Greek: Maede, Medeia) is a town and comune in the province of Catanzaro, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The British routed the French in the Battle of Maida in 1806, as part of the War of the Third Coalition.

Maida is 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Lamezia Terme and 31 kilometres (19 mi) west of the provincial capital Catanzaro.

History

On 4 July 1806 the British under General John Stuart defeated the French under Jean Reynier outside the town. A London pub on the Edgware Road was named The Hero of Maida, which in turn gave its name to adjoining districts of London, Maida Hill and later, Maida Vale. King Ferdinand IV of Naples and Sicily awarded Stuart the title of Count of Maida.

The Norman castle of Maida was built in the 11th century under the direction of Duke Robert Guiscard.

Famous citizens

Economy

The main economic activity in the area is agriculture, especially the cultivation of olive trees, citrus, and kiwifruit. In recent years, tourism has become a significant source of income for the town.

Sister cities

Maida is a sister city with:

References

  1. "Ambler forms twinship with Maida, Italy". Retrieved 2012-12-30.


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