Saracena
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| Saracena | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Saracena | |
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| Coordinates: 39°46′N 16°9′E / 39.767°N 16.15°ECoordinates: 39°46′N 16°9′E / 39.767°N 16.15°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Cosenza (CS) |
| Frazioni | Zoccalia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 111.51 km2 (43.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,082 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (95/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Saracenari |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 87010 |
| Dialing code | 0981 |
| Patron saint | San Leone |
| Saint day | 19 February |
| Website | Official website |
Saracena (Greek: Sarakine) is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The town is bordered by Altomonte, Castrovillari, Firmo, Lungro, Morano Calabro, Mormanno, Orsomarso and San Basile. The town's patron is San Leone di Catania, who is celebrated twice a year, once in the spring, then again in late summer.
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