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San Fili

San Fili
Comune
Comune di San Fili
San Fili is located in Italy
San Fili
San Fili
Location of San Fili in Italy
Coordinates: 39°20′N 16°9′E / 39.333°N 16.150°E / 39.333; 16.150Coordinates: 39°20′N 16°9′E / 39.333°N 16.150°E / 39.333; 16.150
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province / Metropolitan city Cosenza (CS)
Frazioni Bucita, Frassino, Cozzi
Government
 • Mayor Antonio Argentino
Area
 • Total 20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation 566 m (1,857 ft)
Population
 • Total 2,559
 • Density 130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Sanfilesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 87037
Dialing code 0984
Patron saint San Francesco di Paola
Saint day 12 October
Website Official website

San Fili (Greek: Aghia Phyli) is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy.

The town is bordered by Marano Principato, Montalto Uffugo, Paola, Rende, San Lucido and San Vincenzo La Costa.

San Fili is 566 meters above sea level.

San Fili is home to 6 churches.

Situated in San Fili’ main piazza is the Monument to the Fallen. At the base of this carrera marble carved statue are the names of fallen Sanfilesi during the First and Second World Wars. This monument was made by the sculptor Lion Tommasi de Pietrasanta.

The following is a list of 50 men from San Fili who sacrificed their lives during World War 1.

WWE star Santino Marella stated at his debut that he comes from San Fili.


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