Taurianova
Taurianova is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the southern Italian region Calabria, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria.
Taurianova | |
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| Comune di Taurianova | |
Location of Taurianova 
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  Taurianova Location of Taurianova in Italy  Taurianova Taurianova (Calabria) | |
| Coordinates: 38°21′N 16°1′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Metropolitan city | Reggio Calabria (RC) |
| Frazioni | San Martino, Amato, Pegara, Donna Livia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.8 km2 (18.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,933 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | taurianovesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 89029 |
| Dialing code | 0966 |
| Patron saint | Maria of Mountain |
| Saint day | september, 8 |
| Website | Official website |
As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 15,933 and an area of 47.8 square kilometres (18.5 sq mi).[3]
It was the site of the Italic city of Tauriana, a former Catholic bishopric, which was nominally restored as titular see Tauriano.
Taurianova borders the municipalities Cittanova, Molochio, Oppido Mamertina, Rizziconi, Terranova Sappo Minulio and Varapodio.
The municipality of Taurianova contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Martino, Amato, Pegara and Donna Livia.
Taurianova is famous for handmade nougat.
Demographic evolution
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
