Africo, Administrative commune in Reggio Calabria, Italy.
Africo spans across 51 square kilometers of Mediterranean terrain, positioned at 15 meters above sea level in the southern part of Calabria region.
The establishment of Africo Nuovo as the administrative capital marked a significant transformation in the commune's development within the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria.
Local residents maintain strong connections to Calabrian traditions through regional festivals, communal gatherings, and agricultural practices that shape daily life.
The municipality provides essential services to its 3,200 inhabitants while maintaining connections with neighboring towns through a network of regional roads.
The commune operates under both provincial and metropolitan administrative systems, forming part of the broader governance structure in southern Italy.
Location: Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria
Capital city: Africo Nuovo
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Shares border with: Bianco, Bruzzano Zeffirio, Cosoleto, Roghudi, Staiti, Sant'Agata del Bianco, Samo, Bova
Website: http://comune.africo.rc.it
GPS coordinates: 38.05067,16.13320
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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