Maida

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Maida
coat of arms
Maida (Italy)
Maida
Country Italy
region Calabria
province Catanzaro  (CZ)
Coordinates 38 ° 51 '  N , 16 ° 22'  E Coordinates: 38 ° 51 '0 "  N , 16 ° 22' 0"  E
height 299  m slm
surface 58.2 km²
Residents 4,643 (Dec 31, 2019)
Population density 80 inhabitants / km²
Post Code 88025
prefix 0968
ISTAT number 079069
Popular name Maidesi
Patron saint San Francesco di Paola
Website Maida
Archway in Maida

Maida [pronunciation: 'maida ] is an Italian city in the province of Catanzaro in Calabria with 4643 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019). In Vena di Maida there has been a long-established Arbëresh minority, who call the city Vina , since the 15th century .

Location and dates

Maida is located 35 km west of Catanzaro on the northeast slope of the Serre and 16 km south of Lamezia Terme . The neighboring communities are Caraffa di Catanzaro , Cortale , Feroleto Antico , Jacurso , Lamezia Terme, Marcellinara , Pianopoli , San Floro and San Pietro a Maida .

Most of the residents are employed in agriculture. Olives, lemons and kiwis are produced. Tourism is growing in importance.

Attractions

In the place are the remains of a medieval castle. The oratory of Santo Domenico has a valuable wooden ceiling.

Web links

Commons : Maida  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.