San Fili | |
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Comune | |
Comune di San Fili | |
Location of San Fili in Italy | |
Coordinates: 39°20′N 16°9′E / 39.333°N 16.150°ECoordinates: 39°20′N 16°9′E / 39.333°N 16.150°E | |
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.