Longobardi, Calabria

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Longobardi
Comune di Longobardi
Church of Santa Domenica.
Church of Santa Domenica.
Location of Longobardi
Longobardi is located in Italy
Longobardi
Longobardi
Location of Longobardi in Italy
Coordinates: 39°12′N 16°05′E / 39.200°N 16.083°E / 39.200; 16.083Coordinates: 39°12′N 16°05′E / 39.200°N 16.083°E / 39.200; 16.083
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCosenza (CS)
Government
 • MayorGiacinto Mannarino
Area
 • Total18.24 km2 (7.04 sq mi)
Elevation
325 m (1,066 ft)
Population
 (2007)[2]
 • Total2,297
 • Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Longobardesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
87030
Dialing code0982
Patron saintSaint Nicola of Longobardi
Saint dayFebruary 3
WebsiteOfficial website

Longobardi is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza, part of the Calabria region of southern Italy. It is located between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Monte Cocuzzo, one of the highest peaks in the area.

Main sights include the church of St. Francis, the Collegiata and the Palazzo Pellegrini with a notable staircase.

People[]

  • Saint Nicola Saggio, Minim, (1650-1709) who was canonized on the 23 November 2014

External links[]



  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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