Soveria Simeri is a comune and town in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The village is 16 kilometres (10 mi) from Catanzaro, 12 kilometres (7 mi) from the Ionian Sea coast and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from La Sila plateau.

Soveria Simeri
Comune di Soveria Simeri
Location of Soveria Simeri
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Soveria Simeri is located in Italy
Soveria Simeri
Soveria Simeri
Location of Soveria Simeri in Italy
Soveria Simeri is located in Calabria
Soveria Simeri
Soveria Simeri
Soveria Simeri (Calabria)
Coordinates: 38°57′N 16°41′E / 38.950°N 16.683°E / 38.950; 16.683
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCatanzaro (CZ)
Government
 • MayorAmedeo Mormile
Area
 • Total
22.28 km2 (8.60 sq mi)
Elevation
378 m (1,240 ft)
Population
 (31 October 2018)[2]
 • Total
1,534
 • Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
DemonymSoveritani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
88050
Dialing code0961
Patron saintSt. Donatus of Arezzo
Saint day7 August
WebsiteOfficial website

The economy is predominantly agricultural with a good development of the primary sector. Well-known are the productions of citrus fruits, olive oil, honey, meats, dairy products, and organic products. Craftsmanship activities include three laboratories of glassworks.

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)