Spadola (Calabrian: Spàtula) is a municipality (comune) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 813 and an area of 9.6 square kilometres (3.7 sq mi).[3]
Spadola | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Spadola | |
Location of Spadola ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 38°36′N 16°20′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Calabria |
Province | Province of Vibo Valentia (VV) |
Area | |
• Total | 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 813 |
• Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 88020 |
Dialing code | 0963 |
Spadola borders the following municipalities: Brognaturo, Gerocarne, Serra San Bruno, Simbario, Sorianello, Stilo.
In 1961 Spadola had just 937 inhabitants. But in the year 1971 it raised down to 797 inhabitants. Many families had emigrated to the Palatinate town of Zweibrücken for founding a pizzeria very popular at this time.
· Comuni of the Province of Vibo Valentia | |
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