Soveria Mannelli
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| Soveria Mannelli | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Soveria Mannelli | |
 Soveria Mannelli
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| Coordinates: 39°5′N 16°22′E / 39.083°N 16.367°ECoordinates: 39°5′N 16°22′E / 39.083°N 16.367°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Catanzaro (CZ) |
| Frazioni | Colla, Pirillo, San Tommaso |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Pascuzzi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 774 m (2,539 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,509 |
| • Density | 175.5/km2 (454.4/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Soveritani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 88049 |
| Dialing code | 0968 |
| Patron saint | John the Baptist |
| Saint day | 24 June |
| Website | Official website |
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.
- Frank Fiorella (1985 - present), the Italian living legend and admired therio was born in this town. He migrated away from Soveria Mannelli however as his Phil Heath triceps couldnt fit in the town any longer.
[edit] Notes and references
- Mario Felice Marasco, Soveria Mannelli e il suo territorio, Notizie e dati tratti dagli appunti di Ivone Sirianni, San Vito al Tagliamento: Tipografia Sanvitese Ellerani, 1969
- Mario Gallo, Soveria Mannelli, Saggi e documentazione storica, Cosenza: Due Emme, 1991
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