Pomarico
Pomarico (Greek: Pomerikon) is a small town of 4500 inhabitants in Southern Italy, in the region Basilicata. It is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Matera, the capital of the province to which Pomarico belongs.
Pomarico
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| Comune di Pomarico | |
Location of Pomarico | |
Pomarico Location of Pomarico in Italy Pomarico Pomarico (Basilicata) | |
| Coordinates: 40°31′N 16°33′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Province | Province of Matera (MT) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francesco Mancini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 129.67 km2 (50.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 459 m (1,506 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 4,451 |
| • Density | 34/km2 (89/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pomaricani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 75016 |
| Dialing code | 0835 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel |
| Saint day | 8 May |
| Website | Official website |
The town was founded about 850 AD by the Byzantines. An old castle was built but only few ruins of it remain.
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