Marconia (Marconij) is a town in the region of Basilicata, Italy with about 12,000 inhabitants. It is located in the Province of Matera and is considered a "frazione," or administrative district, of the nearby city of Pisticci.
Marconia di Pisticci | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Marconia di Pisticci | |
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Location of Marconia di Pisticci ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 40°21′49″N 16°41′23″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Basilicata |
Province | Matera (MT) |
Elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 9,258 |
Demonym(s) | Marconesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 75015 |
Dialing code | 0835 |
Patron saint | Madonna delle Grazie |
Saint day | Second sunday of September |
Website | Official website |
Marconia was settled during Second World War period, like restrict colony, where live dissenter politicos forced to work.
Marconia is named for Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian 20th-century inventor, who inventing wireless communications (radio).