Maida
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Country | Italy | |
region | Calabria | |
province | Catanzaro (CZ) | |
Coordinates | 38 ° 51 ' N , 16 ° 22' 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 |
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
Individual evidence
- ↑ Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.