Ricadi

Ricadi (Ancient Greek: Ρηγάδιον, romanized: Rigádion) is a small rural town, as well as a municipality, located along the Tyrrhenian coast, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in the Italian region of Calabria.

Ricadi
Griko: Rigàdion
Comune di Ricadi
Sunset over Stromboli with Capo Vaticano on the right; photo from Grotticelle main beach at Ricadi.
Location of Ricadi
Ricadi
Location of Ricadi in Italy
Ricadi
Ricadi (Calabria)
Coordinates: 38°37′N 15°52′E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceVibo Valentia (VV)
FrazioniBarbalàconi, Brivàdi, Capo Vaticano, Ciaramìti, Lampazòne, Orsigliàdi, Santa Domenica, Santa Maria, San Nicolò
Government
  MayorExtraordinary Commission
Area
  Total22 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
285 m (935 ft)
Population
 (30 June 2011)
  Total4,999
  Density230/km2 (590/sq mi)
DemonymRicadesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
89866, 89865
Dialing code0963
Patron saintSt. Zachary
Saint dayNovember 5
WebsiteOfficial website
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