Scigliano is a small town and comune located in the hills in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. It is the birthplace of 16th century Italian humanist Giovanni Valentino Gentile.
Scigliano | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Scigliano | |
![]() Valle del Savuto, looking out over Scigliano | |
Location of Scigliano ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 39°8′N 16°18′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Calabria |
Province | Cosenza (CS) |
Frazioni | Agrifoglio, Calvisi, Celsita, Cupani, Diano, Lupia, Petrisi, Serra, Traversa, Tasso |
Government | |
• Mayor | Raffaele Pane |
Area | |
• Total | 17 km2 (7 sq mi) |
Elevation | 659 m (2,162 ft) |
Population (2007)[2] | |
• Total | 1,427 |
• Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Sciglianesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 87057 |
Dialing code | 0984 |
Patron saint | Saint Joseph |
Saint day | 19 March |
Website | Official website |
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