Locri | |
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Coordinates: 38°12′57.65″N 16°13′43.62″E / 38.2160139°N 16.2287833°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Calabria |
Metropolitan city | Reggio Calabria (RC) |
Frazioni | Moschetta, San Fili, Baldari |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giuseppe Fontana |
Area | |
• Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 12,367 |
• Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 89044 |
Dialing code | 0964 |
Patron saint | St. Catherine |
Saint day | November 24 |
Website | Official website |
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.