Locri

Locri is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, southern Italy. Its name derives from that of the ancient Greek region of Locris. Today it is an important administrative and cultural centre on the Ionian Coast and within its province.

Locri
Location of Locri
Locri
Location of Locri in Italy
Locri
Locri (Calabria)
Coordinates: 38°12′57.65″N 16°13′43.62″E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
Metropolitan cityReggio Calabria (RC)
FrazioniMoschetta, San Fili, Baldari
Area
  Total25 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total12,367
  Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
89044
Dialing code0964
Patron saintSt. Catherine
Saint dayNovember 24
WebsiteOfficial website
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