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Mongiana

Mongiana
Comune
Comune di Mongiana
Coat of arms of Mongiana
Coat of arms
Mongiana is located in Italy
Mongiana
Mongiana
Location of Mongiana in Italy
Coordinates: 38°31′N 16°19′E / 38.517°N 16.317°E / 38.517; 16.317
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province / Metropolitan city Vibo Valentia (VV)
Frazioni Santa Maria
Government
 • Mayor Bruno Iorfida
Area
 • Total 20.7 km2 (8.0 sq mi)
Elevation 921 m (3,022 ft)
Population (2007)
 • Total 861
 • Density 42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 89823
Dialing code 0963

Mongiana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Vibo Valentia.

Mongiana was the seat of the main ironworks and foundries of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies. The Monte Pecoraro, a peak in the Serre Calabresi, is located in its territory.

Mongiana armory

Villa Vittoria Park

Sentiero dei frutti perduti (Villa Vittoria)

Carrelli di miniera (Villa Vittoria)

Sambuco Lake

Sambuco Lake

Main entrance of Mongiana Foundry

blast furnace in Mongiana Foundry

Church of Beata Vergine delle grazie



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