Santo Stefano in Aspromonte
Santo Stefano in Aspromonte is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,382 and an area of 17.7 square kilometres (6.8 sq mi).
Santo Stefano in Aspromonte
Griko: Stèphanos | |
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| Comune di Santo Stefano in Aspromonte | |
Location of Santo Stefano in Aspromonte | |
Santo Stefano in Aspromonte Location of Santo Stefano in Aspromonte in Italy Santo Stefano in Aspromonte Santo Stefano in Aspromonte (Calabria) | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′N 15°47′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Metropolitan city | Reggio Calabria (RC) |
| Frazioni | Gambarie, Mannoli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.7 km2 (6.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 715 m (2,346 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,382 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Stefaniti |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 89057 |
| Dialing code | 0965 |
| Website | www.comune.santostefanoinaspromonte.rc.it |
The municipality of Santo Stefano in Aspromonte contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Gambarie and Mannoli. Gambarie's ski resort is one of the closest to the sea in the world, as it is situated just over the Strait of Messina. Gambarie is one of the southernmost ski resorts in Europe, being situated on the 38th parallel, while Sierra Nevada in Spain is on the 37th.
Santo Stefano in Aspromonte borders the following municipalities: Gambarie, Mannoli, Laganadi, Calanna, Sambatello, Reggio Calabria, Roccaforte del Greco, Sant'Eufemia d'Aspromonte, San Roberto, Sant'Alessio in Aspromonte, Scilla, Podargoni, Cerasi and Schindilifà.