Bovalino

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Bovalino

Location of Bovalino in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Calabria
Province Province of Reggio Calabria (RC)
Area 18.0 km² (7 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 8,406
 - Density 467/km² (1,210/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 38°9′N, 16°10′E
Gentilic bovalinesi
Dialing code 0964
Postal code 89034
Frazioni Bosco S. Ippolito, Belloro, Russellina, Bricà, S. Nicola, Pozzo, Bovalino Superiore, Biviera, Rosa, Cipparello
Website: www.comune.bovalino.rc.it/

Bovalino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 90 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 46 km east of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,406 and an area of 18.0 km².[1]

The municipality of Bovalino contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Bosco S. Ippolito (Greek: Aghios Ippolytos), Belloro, Russellina, Bricà, S. Nicola, Pozzo, Bovalino Superiore, Biviera, Rosa, and Cipparello.

Bovalino borders the following municipalities: Ardore, Benestare, Casignana, San Luca.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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