Taurianova
| Taurianova | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Taurianova | |
  Taurianova Location of Taurianova in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 38°21′N 16°1′E / 38.350°N 16.017°ECoordinates: 38°21′N 16°1′E / 38.350°N 16.017°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Reggio Calabria (RC) |
| Frazioni | San Martino, Amato, Pegara, Donna Livia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.8 km2 (18.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 15,933 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | taurianovesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 89029 |
| Dialing code | 0966 |
| Patron saint | Maria of Mountain |
| Saint day | september, 8 |
| Website | Official website |
Taurianova is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 15,933 and an area of 47.8 square kilometres (18.5 sq mi).[1]
The municipality of Taurianova contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Martino, Amato (Greek: Amathous), Pegara (Greek: Pèghara), and Donna Livia.
Taurianova is very famous for handmade nougat.
Taurianova borders the following municipalities: Cittanova, Molochio, Oppido Mamertina, Rizziconi, Terranova Sappo Minulio, Varapodio.
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