Mongiana

Mongiana
—  Comune  —
Comune di Mongiana
Coat of arms
Mongiana Location of Mongiana in Italy
Coordinates: 38°31′N 16°19′E / 38.517°N 16.317°E / 38.517; 16.317
Country	Italy
Region	Calabria
Province	Vibo Valentia (VV)
Frazioni	Santa Maria
Government
– Mayor	Rosamaria Elena Rullo
Area
– Total	20.7 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation	921 m (3,022 ft)
Population (2007[1])
– Total	861
– Density	41.6/km2 (107.7/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
– Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	89823
Dialing code	0963

Mongiana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 50 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 25 km southeast of Vibo Valentia.

Mongiana was the seat of the main ironworks and foundries of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies. The Monte Pecoraro, a peak in the Serre Calabresi, is located in its territory.

References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

External links

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