Mongiana
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| Mongiana | |||
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| — Comune — | |||
| Comune di Mongiana | |||
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 Mongiana
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| Coordinates: 38°31′N 16°19′E / 38.517°N 16.317°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Calabria | ||
| Province | Vibo Valentia (VV) | ||
| Frazioni | Santa Maria | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Rosamaria Elena Rullo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 20.7 km2 (8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 921 m (3,022 ft) | ||
| Population (2007[1]) | |||
| • Total | 861 | ||
| • Density | 41.6/km2 (107.7/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 89823 | ||
| Dialing code | 0963 | ||
Mongiana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 50 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 25 km southeast of Vibo Valentia.
Mongiana was the seat of the main ironworks and foundries of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies. The Monte Pecoraro, a peak in the Serre Calabresi, is located in its territory.
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