Cariati

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.

Cariati
Comune di Cariati
Location of Cariati
Cariati
Location of Cariati in Italy
Cariati
Cariati (Calabria)
Coordinates: 39°30′N 16°57′E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCosenza (CS)
FrazioniTramonti, San Cataldo, Santa Maria
Government
  MayorFilomena Greco
Area
  Total27.95 km2 (10.79 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total8,156
  Density290/km2 (760/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Cariatesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
87062
Dialing code0983
Patron saintSt. Leonard
Saint day6 November
WebsiteOfficial website

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

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Population data from ISTAT



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