Country Italy Frazioni Montesoro Time zone CET (UTC+1) Province Province of Vibo Valentia Local time Saturday 4:27 PM | Region Calabria Demonym(s) Filadelfini Area 30 km² Postal code 89814 Dialling code 0968 | |
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Province / Metropolitan city Province of Vibo Valentia (VV) Weather 13°C, Wind N at 27 km/h, 38% Humidity Points of interest Palazzo serrao, La Vittoria, Crocella, Fontana della Ficarazza | ||
Filadelfia (Greek: Philadelphia) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Vibo Valentia. The city was built in 1783 by the people of Castelmonardo, on land that was 6 kilometres (4 mi) from their city that was destroyed by an earthquake. As of 31 December 2013, it had a population of 5,500 and an area of 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi).
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Map of 89814 Filadelfia, Province of Vibo Valentia, Italy
The municipality of Filadelfia contains the frazione (subdivisions) of Montesoro, Pontenisi, Zagheria, Shiocca, Scarro, Nucarelle, Lucente and many other tiny villages.
Filadelfia borders the following municipalities: Curinga, Francavilla Angitola, Jacurso, Polia.
Demographic evolution
Population from census (see ref 1)
Filadelfia has seen a large decrease in people recently. This is due to the undeveloped technology and living conditions. It is at high elevation (roughly 600 m) and is at risk of earthquakes. In the summertime,July and August, this small, inviting town receives many tourists from Switzerland. People from the United States, Germany and France are also spotted here during the summer months. Younger people are leaving the town at a fast pace to find employment. They are moving to cities in a process known as urbanization. Many homes in this small town in Calabria, are "for sale" or "vendesi". About 20 years ago, the population was about 10,000. Now, it is currently below 5,900.