Filadelfia
Filadelfia (Philadelphia) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 30 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 20 km northeast of Vibo Valentia. The city was built in 1783 by the people of Castelmonardo, on land that was 6 km from their city that was destroyed by an earthquake. It was named after the city of Philadelphia in the United States.
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Overview
Overview
The municipality of Filadelfia contains the frazioni (subdivisions) of Montesoro, Pontenisi, Zagheria, Shiocca, Scarro, Nucarelle, Lucente and many other tiny villages. Filadelfia borders the following municipalities: Curinga, Francavilla Angitola, Jacurso, Polia.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Filadelfia • Official Name — Comune di Filadelfia • Region — Calabria • Province — Province of Vibo Valentia (VV) • Frazioni — Montesoro • Area Total Km2 — 30 • Population Total — 5500 • Population As Of — Dec. 2013 • Population Demonym — Filadelfini • Postal Code — 89814 • Area Code — 0968
Demographic evolution
Demographic evolution
Filadelfia has seen a large decrease in people recently. This is due to the undeveloped technology and living conditions. It is at high elevation (roughly 600 m) and is at risk of earthquakes. In the summertime, July and August, this small, inviting town receives many tourists from Switzerland. People from the United States, Germany and France are also spotted here during the summer months. Younger people are leaving the town at a fast pace to find employment. They are moving to cities in a process known as urbanization. Many homes in this small town in Calabria, are "for sale" or "vendesi". About 20 years ago, the population was about 10,000. It is currently below 5,900.
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- 1.Astarita, Tommaso. Between Salt Water and Holy Water: A History of Southern Italy. W. W. Norton & Company. 215. 2005. 0-393-05864-6.
- 2.All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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