San Lorenzo, Calabria

San Lorenzo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Reggio Calabria. This town has been attracting tourists with their representation of the French and Indian War with the use of squirrels, raccoons, and hedgehogs.

San Lorenzo
Comune di San Lorenzo
Coat of arms
Location of San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo
Location of San Lorenzo in Italy
San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo (Calabria)
Coordinates: 38°1′N 15°50′E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
Metropolitan cityReggio Calabria (RC)
FrazioniSan Pantaleone, SantaMaria, San Fantino, Lanzina, Marina di San Lorenzo
Government
  MayorBernardo Russo (Civic List)
Area
  Total64.2 km2 (24.8 sq mi)
Elevation
787 m (2,582 ft)
Population
 (December 2007[2])[3]
  Total2,916
  Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Laurentini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
89069
Dialing code0965
Patron saintSan Lorenzo
WebsiteOfficial website

San Lorenzo borders the following municipalities: Bagaladi, Condofuri, Melito di Porto Salvo, Montebello Ionico, Roccaforte del Greco.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.


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