Roccella Ionica

Roccella Ionica
Comune
Comune di Roccella Ionica

Coat of arms
Roccella Ionica

Location of Roccella Ionica in Italy

Coordinates: 38°19′N 16°24′E / 38.317°N 16.400°E / 38.317; 16.400
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province / Metropolitan city Reggio Calabria (RC)
Frazioni Mancino, Spanò
Government
  Mayor Giuseppe Certomà
Area
  Total 37 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation 16 m (52 ft)
Population (December 2007)[1]
  Total 6,768
  Density 180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Roccellesi (Ruccejoti in the local dialect)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 89047
Dialing code 0964
Patron saint San Vittorio martire
Saint day 21 May
Website Official website

Roccella Ionica (also known as Roccella Jonica or simply as Roccella) is a town and comune located on the Ionian Sea in Calabria, southern Italy.

Possibly built on the site of the ancient Greek settlement of Amphissa, Roccella is probably best known for hosting a major annual jazz festival.

Twin towns

References

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

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