Molochio
Comune in Calabria, Italy
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Molochio (Greek: Μολὸχα, romanized: Molòcha)[citation needed] is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,700 and an area of 37.3 square kilometres (14.4 mi2).[2] It is known for "having one of the highest prevalences of centenarians in the world".[3]
Molochio
Griko: Molòcha | |
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| Comune di Molochio | |
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  Molochio Location of Molochio in Italy  Molochio Molochio (Calabria) | |
| Coordinates: 38°19′N 16°2′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Metropolitan city | Reggio Calabria (RC) |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.3 km2 (14.4 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 2,700 |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 89010 |
| Dialing code | 0966 |
| Patron saint | Saint Joshep |
| Saint day | 19 march |
| Website | www.molochio.eu |
Molochio borders the following municipalities: Ciminà, Cittanova, Taurianova, Terranova Sappo Minulio, Varapodio.
Demographic evolution
