Soveria Mannelli
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| Comune di Soveria Mannelli | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Catanzaro (CZ) |
| Elevation | 774 m (2,539 ft) |
| Area | 20 km² (8 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 3,509 |
| - Density | 175/km² (453/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Soveritani |
| Dialing code | 0968 |
| Postal code | 88049 |
| Frazioni | Colla, Pirillo, San Tommaso |
| Patron | John the Baptist |
| - Day | 24 June |
| Website: http://soveriamannelli.asmenet.it | |
Soveria Mannelli is a town and comune in the province of Catanzaro, in the Calabria region of southern Italy.
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[edit] Geography
The town is bordered by Bianchi (CS), Carlopoli, Colosimi, Decollatura, Gimigliano, Pedivigliano.
[edit] History
On 30 August 1860, a Sicilian army under General Ghio was disbanded in Soveria Mannelli. This was an important event in the Expedition of the Thousand, which allowed Giuseppe Garibaldi to capture Naples eight days later.
[edit] Famous citizens
Rosario Rubbettino (1941-2000), the Italian publisher, was born in the town.
[edit] Notes and references
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