Scigliano

Scigliano is a small town and comune located in the hills in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. It is the birthplace of 16th century Italian humanist Giovanni Valentino Gentile.

Scigliano
Comune di Scigliano
Valle del Savuto, looking out over Scigliano
Location of Scigliano
Scigliano
Location of Scigliano in Italy
Scigliano
Scigliano (Calabria)
Coordinates: 39°8′N 16°18′E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCosenza (CS)
FrazioniAgrifoglio, Calvisi, Celsita, Cupani, Diano, Lupia, Petrisi, Serra, Traversa, Tasso
Government
  MayorRaffaele Pane
Area
  Total17 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation
659 m (2,162 ft)
Population
 (2007)[2]
  Total1,427
  Density84/km2 (220/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sciglianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
87057
Dialing code0984
Patron saintSaint Joseph
Saint day19 March
WebsiteOfficial website

See also

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)



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