Falerna
Falerna | ||
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Comune | ||
Comune di Falerna | ||
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Falerna Location of Falerna in Italy | ||
Coordinates: 39°00′08″N 16°10′20″E / 39.00222°N 16.17222°ECoordinates: 39°00′08″N 16°10′20″E / 39.00222°N 16.17222°E | ||
Country | Italy | |
Region | Calabria | |
Province | Catanzaro (CZ) | |
Frazioni | Castiglione Marittimo, Falerna Scalo, Quella Banda Sanguinello | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Giovanni Costanzo | |
Area | ||
• Total | 23.85 km2 (9.21 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) | |
Population (2013) | ||
• Total | 4,071 | |
• Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Falernesi | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 88042 | |
Dialing code | 0968 | |
Patron saint | Thomas Aquinas | |
Website | Official website |
Falerna (Greek: Phalerne) is a town and comune in the province of Catanzaro, in the Calabria region of southern Italy.[1] It lies on the A3 motorway.
There are two sections of the city. Falerna, the oldest section, lies atop a set of cliffs. Falerna Marina is situated on the seashore and boasts a fine beach and several hotels. Castiglione Marittimo is a "frazione" of the Falerna municipality; it is a former Norman outpost.
Many of Falerna's sons and daughters emigrated to the United States, in particular western Pennsylvania, and a few have returned to their home town in retirement. Older residents speak a distinct dialect of Italian known as Falernese. It is dying out as media and schools continue to standardize the Italian language throughout the nation.
Notes and references
- ↑ Falerna website http://www.comune.falerna.cz.it/
External links
- Pro Loco website (tourist association)