Polia
| Polia | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Polia | |
 Polia
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| Coordinates: 38°45′N 16°19′E / 38.75°N 16.317°ECoordinates: 38°45′N 16°19′E / 38.75°N 16.317°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Province of Vibo Valentia (VV) |
| Frazioni | Lia, Trecroci, Poliolo, Cellia, Menniti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.8 km2 (12.3 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,224 |
| • Density | 38/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 88027 |
| Dialing code | 0963 |
Polia (Greek: polis, city , Greek: πόλις, city) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 30 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 20 km northeast of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,224 and an area of 31.8 km².[1]
Polia's origins date back to V|VIII centuries B.C. when Greek pioneers coming from Squillace's gulf, located on the east coast of Calabria facing the Ionian Sea, decided to settle on a valley today known as Jammene (from Greek: iama-enes, fertile place) thus permitting to ease goods traffic between Greece and Rome through the Appennine mountains.
Polia borders the following municipalities: Cenadi, Cortale, Filadelfia, Francavilla Angitola, Jacurso, Maierato, Monterosso Calabro, San Vito sullo Ionio.
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