Tarsia | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Tarsia | |
Tarsia within the Province of Cosenza |
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Location of Tarsia in Italy | |
Coordinates: 39°37′N 16°16′E / 39.617°N 16.267°ECoordinates: 39°37′N 16°16′E / 39.617°N 16.267°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Calabria |
Province / Metropolitan city | Cosenza (CS) |
Area | |
• Total | 49.35 km2 (19.05 sq mi) |
Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) |
Population (2007) | |
• Total | 2,272 |
• Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Tarsiani or tarsioti |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 87040 |
Dialing code | 0981 |
Patron saint | San Francesco da Paola |
Saint day | Last Sunday in May |
Website | Official website |
Tarsia (Greek: Tarsos) is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The ancient town of Caprasia is thought to be the modern Tarsia.
The municipality borders with Bisignano, Corigliano Calabro, Roggiano Gravina, San Demetrio Corone, San Lorenzo del Vallo, San Marco Argentano, Santa Sofia d'Epiro, Spezzano Albanese and Terranova da Sibari.