Rossano
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For other uses, see Rossano (disambiguation).
Rossano is a town and frazione of Corigliano-Rossano in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, southern Italy.[1] The city is situated on an eminence c. three kilometres (1.9 mi) from the Gulf of Taranto. The town is known for its marble and alabaster quarries.
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Coordinates: 39°34′N 16°38′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Calabria |
Province | Cosenza (CS) |
Comune | Corigliano-Rossano |
Area | |
• Total | 149 km2 (58 sq mi) |
Elevation | 270 m (890 ft) |
Population (31 December 2013) | |
• Total | 36,876 |
• Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
Demonym | Rossanesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 87067, 87068 |
Dialing code | 0983 |
Patron saint | Nilus the Younger |
Saint day | September 26 |
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The town is the seat of a Catholic archbishop and has a notable cathedral and castle. Two popes have been born in the town, along with Nilus the Younger.[2][3][4]