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Pizzo
U Pizzu (Sicilian) | |
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Comune di Pizzo | |
Coordinates: 38°44′N 16°10′E / 38.733°N 16.167°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Calabria |
Province | Vibo Valentia (VV) |
Area | |
• Total | 22.34 km2 (8.63 sq mi) |
Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
Population (31 March 2013)[2] | |
• Total | 9,263 |
• Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Demonym | Napetini or Pizzitani (local) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 89812 |
Dialing code | 0963 |
ISTAT code | 102027 |
Patron saint | San Giorgio |
Saint day | 23 April |
Website | Official website |
Pizzo (Calabrian: U Pizzu), also called Pizzo Calabro, is a seaport and comune in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria, southern Italy), situated on a steep cliff overlooking the Gulf of Saint Euphemia.
Fishing is one of the main activities, including that of tuna and coral.