Bova (RC)

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Bova

Location of Bova in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Calabria
Province Province of Reggio Calabria (RC)
Elevation 820 m (2,690 ft)
Area 46.9 km² (18 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 471
 - Density 10/km² (26/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 38°0′N, 15°56′E
Gentilic bovesi
Dialing code 0965
Postal code 89033
Website: www.comunedibova.it/

Bova (Calabrian Greek: Jalo tu Vùa) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 120 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 25 km southeast of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 471 and an area of 46.9 km².[1]

It is the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Bova.[2]

Bova borders the following municipalities: Africo, Bova Marina, Condofuri, Palizzi, Roghudi, Staiti.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. ^ Bova - Catholic Encyclopedia article

[edit] External links