Petilia Policastro
| Petilia Policastro | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Petilia Policastro | |
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 Petilia Policastro
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| Coordinates: 39°06′50″N 16°47′15″E / 39.11389°N 16.78750°ECoordinates: 39°06′50″N 16°47′15″E / 39.11389°N 16.78750°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Crotone (KR) |
| Frazioni | Foresta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dionigi Fera (since 2008) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2012) | |
| • Total | 9,276 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Petilini |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 88837 |
| Dialing code | 0962 |
| Patron saint | Saint Sebastian |
| Website | Official website |
Petilia de Policastro is a comune and town with a population of 9,276 people in the province of Crotone, in Calabria, Italy.
Settled in the Byzantine era, the town is believed to be home to Pope Anterus.
The town relies on the production of olive oil, wine, cereals, citruses, and the breeding of cattle.
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