Cariati
Greek: Kariátes | |
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| Comune di Cariati | |
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  Cariati Location of Cariati in Italy  Cariati Cariati (Calabria) | |
| Coordinates: 39°30′N 16°57′E / 39.500°N 16.950°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Cosenza (CS) |
| Frazioni | Tramonti, San Cataldo, Santa Maria |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Cataldo Minò |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.95 km2 (10.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01)
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| • Total | 8,156 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (760/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cariatesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
| Postal code | 87062 |
| Dialing code | 0983 |
| Patron saint | St. Leonard |
| Saint day | 6 November |
| Website | Official website |
Cariati ( Greek: Kariates) is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. Cariati is divided into two parts: Cariati Superiore, situated on top of a hill, and Cariati Marina, which is stretched along the Ionian coastline.
Notable people
Princess Polissena Ruffo was born in Cariati in 1400.
Cariati is also the birthplace of Italian footballer Domenico Berardi.
Antonio Fuoco, a professional racing driver, was also born in Cariati.
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ Population data from ISTAT
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