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| Gioiosa Ionica |
| — Comune — |
| Comune di Gioiosa Ionica |

Coat of arms |
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Location of Gioiosa Ionica in Italy
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| Coordinates: 38°20′N 16°18′E / 38.333°N 16.3°E / 38.333; 16.3 |
| Country |
Italy |
| Region |
Calabria |
| Province |
Reggio Calabria (RC) |
| Frazioni |
Agliocane, Bernagallo, Ceravolo, Drusù, Palma, Prisdarello, Santa Maria, Sant'Antonio, cessarè, cafoli superiore, cafoli inferiore, |
| Government |
| • Mayor |
Mario Mazza |
| Area |
| • Total |
35 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation |
50 m (160 ft) |
| Population (December 2007)[1] |
| • Total |
7,100 |
| • Density |
200/km2 (530/sq mi) |
| Demonym |
Gioiosani |
| Time zone |
CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code |
89042 |
| Dialing code |
0964 |
| Patron saint |
St. Roch |
| Saint day |
January 27 and last Sunday in August |
| Website |
Official website |
Gioiosa Ionica is a town and comune in Italy in the province of Reggio Calabria, region of Calabria. It lies near the east coast of Calabria and covers an area of 35 km².
[edit] References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)