Filadelfia () is a ''
comune
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'' (municipality) in the
Province of Vibo Valentia
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in the
Italian
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region
Calabria, located about southwest of
Catanzaro
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and about northeast of
Vibo Valentia
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. The city was built in 1783 by the people of Castelmonardo, on land that was from their city that was destroyed by an earthquake. It was named after the city of
Philadelphia
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in the United States.
As of 31 December 2013, it had a population of 5,500 and an area of .
[All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute ]Istat
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.
The municipality of Filadelfia contains the ''
frazioni
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'' (subdivisions) of Montesoro, Pontenisi, Zagheria, Shiocca, Scarro, Nucarelle, Lucente and many other tiny villages.
Filadelfia borders the following municipalities:
Curinga
Curinga ( Calabrian: ) is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Catanzaro, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The settlement has historically been inhabited by an Arbëreshë community, which now has assimilated.
1980 train crash
On Nov ...
,
Francavilla Angitola
Francavilla Angitola is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about southwest of Catanzaro and about northeast of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,093 ...
,
Jacurso,
Polia.
Demographic evolution
Population from census (see ref 1)
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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. It is currently below 5,900.
References
External links
''Comune di Filadelfia'' official website
Cities and towns in Calabria
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