Petilia Policastro

Petilia Policastro is a comune and town in the province of Crotone, in Calabria, Italy.

Petilia Policastro
Comune di Petilia Policastro
Location of Petilia Policastro
Petilia Policastro
Location of Petilia Policastro in Italy
Petilia Policastro
Petilia Policastro (Calabria)
Coordinates: 39°06′50″N 16°47′15″E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCrotone (KR)
FrazioniForesta
Government
  MayorAmedeo Nicolazzi
Area
  Total98.35 km2 (37.97 sq mi)
Elevation
436 m (1,430 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total9,073
  Density92/km2 (240/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Petilini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
88837
Patron saintSaint Sebastian
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Settled in the Byzantine era, the town is believed to be home to Pope Anterus.[3]

Economy

The town relies on the production of olive oil, wine, cereals, citruses, and the breeding of cattle.

References


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