Acquaformosa

Acquaformosa
Comune
Comune di Acquaformosa
Acquaformosa

Location of Acquaformosa in Italy

Coordinates: 39°43′N 16°06′E / 39.717°N 16.100°E / 39.717; 16.100
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province Cosenza (CS)
Government
  Mayor Giovanni Manoccio
Area
  Total 22 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation 756 m (2,480 ft)
Population (31 December 2013)
  Total 1,169
  Density 53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Acquaformositani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 87010
Dialing code 0981
Patron saint St. John the Baptist
Saint day August 29
Website Official website

Acquaformosa (Arbërisht: Firmosa) is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of Italy. Since the Middle Ages it is home to an Arbëresh minority, which is reflected in the presence of Skanderbeg's heraldic eagle in the comune's coat of arms.

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