Gerocarne (Calabrian: Riuracàrne) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,391 and an area of 44.9 square kilometres (17.3 sq mi).[3]
Gerocarne
Greek: Hierakarés | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Gerocarne | |
Location of Gerocarne ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 38°35′N 16°13′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Calabria |
Province | Province of Vibo Valentia (VV) |
Frazioni | Ariola, Ciano, Sant'Angelo |
Area | |
• Total | 44.9 km2 (17.3 sq mi) |
Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 2,391 |
• Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Gerocarnesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 89831 |
Dialing code | 0963 |
Patron saint | San Rocco |
Gerocarne borders the following municipalities: Arena, Dasà, Dinami, Francica, Mileto, Serra San Bruno, Sorianello, Soriano Calabro, Spadola, Stefanaconi.
· Comuni of the Province of Vibo Valentia | |
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