Montebello Jonico
Comune in Calabria, Italy
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Montebello Jonico is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Reggio Calabria.
CountryItaly
FrazioniFossato Jonico, Masella, Saline Joniche
Elevation425 m (1,394 ft)
Demonym(s)montebellesi (Italian); muntibeddhìsi (Calabrian)
Montebello Jonico | |
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| Comune di Montebello Jonico | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Montebello Jonico Location of Montebello Jonico in Italy  Montebello Jonico Montebello Jonico (Calabria) | |
| Coordinates: 37°59′N 15°46′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Metropolitan city | Reggio Calabria (RC) |
| Frazioni | Fossato Jonico, Masella, Saline Joniche |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Maria Foti |
| Area | |
• Total | 55.7 km2 (21.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 425 m (1,394 ft) |
| Population (November 2008)[2] | |
• Total | 6,499 |
| • Density | 117/km2 (302/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | montebellesi (Italian); muntibeddhìsi (Calabrian) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 89064 |
| Dialing code | 0965 |
| Website | Official website |
Montebello Jonico borders the following municipalities: Bagaladi, Melito di Porto Salvo, Motta San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria, and San Lorenzo.
