Cirò Marina

Cirò Marina
—  Comune  —
Comune di Cirò Marina
Cirò Marina Location of Cirò Marina in Italy
Coordinates: 39°22′10″N 17°07′40″E / 39.36944°N 17.12778°E / 39.36944; 17.12778Coordinates: 39°22′10″N 17°07′40″E / 39.36944°N 17.12778°E / 39.36944; 17.12778
Country	Italy
Region	Calabria
Province	Crotone (KR)
Frazioni	L'Attiva, La Cappella, Santa Venere
Government
– Mayor	Nicodemo Parrilla
Area
– Total	70 km2 (27 sq mi)
Elevation	351 m (1,152 ft)
Population (December 31, 2004)
– Total	14,372
– Density	205.3/km2 (531.8/sq mi)
Demonym	Cirotani
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
– Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	88813
Dialing code	0962
Patron saint	San Cataldo
Saint day	April 2

Cirò Marina is a comune and town with a population of 24,000 people in the province of Crotone, in Calabria, Italy.

History

Conquered by Spanish army in the XVI, locals were defeated by Spanish soldiers due superiority in spirit to combat and disciplin.

Economy

Ciro Marina relies on the production of oil, wine, cereals, citruses, and the intense the breeding of cattle. Ciro Marina's natural resources, beaches and historical sites have yet to be exploited to benefit the towns economy.

See also

• Calabrian wine