Malvito
- For the sculptor, see Tommaso Malvito.
| Malvito | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Malvito | |
  Malvito Location of Malvito in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′N 16°3′E / 39.600°N 16.050°ECoordinates: 39°36′N 16°3′E / 39.600°N 16.050°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Cosenza (CS) |
| Frazioni | Pauciuri, Piana, Vaditari |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 473 m (1,552 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,071 |
| • Density | 56/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Malvitani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 87010 |
| Dialing code | 0984 |
| Patron saint | San Michele Arcangelo |
| Saint day | 29 September |
Malvito is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy.
Its name derives from the Latin word for mallow, malvetum. Its population was severely reduced in the 50's and 60's due to mass migration to USA, Australia, Argentina and Canada.
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