Simbario

Simbario (Calabrian: Zimbarìu; Greek: Symbarion, Synvarion) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Vibo Valentia.

Simbario
Comune di Simbario
Location of Simbario
Simbario
Location of Simbario in Italy
Simbario
Simbario (Calabria)
Coordinates: 38°37′N 16°20′E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceVibo Valentia (VV)
Government
  MayorOvidio F. Romano
Area
  Total20.83 km2 (8.04 sq mi)
Elevation
766 m (2,513 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2011)[2]
  Total968
  Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Simbariani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
89822
Dialing code0963
Patron saintSt. Roch
WebsiteOfficial website

It is located on a plateau, within a stone's throw of the towns Spadola, and Brognaturo, and near the famous town and Monastery of Serra San Bruno.

Simbario borders the following municipalities: Brognaturo, Spadola, Cardinale, Pizzoni, Sorianello, Torre di Ruggiero, Vallelonga, Vazzano.

References

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