Villa San Giovanni
| Villa San Giovanni | |||
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| Comune di Villa San Giovanni | |||
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 Villa San Giovanni
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| Coordinates: 38°13′N 15°38′E / 38.217°N 15.633°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Calabria | ||
| Province | Reggio Calabria (RC) | ||
| Frazioni | Acciarello, Cannitello, Case Alte, Ferrito, Pezzo, Piale, Porticello | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Rocco La Valle | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | ||
| Population (2010)[1] | |||
| • Total | 13,747 | ||
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | Villesi | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 89018 | ||
| Dialing code | 0965 | ||
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist | ||
| Saint day | June 24 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Villa San Giovanni is a town and comune in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, southern Italy. As of 2010 its population was of 13,747.
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[edit] Geography
It is located on the coast of Strait of Messina, facing the city of Messina across the narrow strait. The Punta Pezzo lies in the area and is the nearest point to Sicily. It contains a notable lighthouse.
[edit] History
In December 1908 a powerful earthquake killed 698 people in Villa San Giovanni, almost 10% of the then population.[citation needed]
[edit] Transport
Ferry services link Villa San Giovanni and Messina, including a train ferry departing from the main railway station. The town is also served by the A3 motorway Salerno-Reggio Calabria
[edit] Photogallery
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The Old Fountain of Villa San Giovanni
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The belltower of the church of San Cosma e Damiano in Villa San Giovanni
[edit] References
[edit] External links
Media related to Villa San Giovanni at Wikimedia Commons
- (Italian)
- Villa San Giovanni official website
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