Region of Calabria, Italy

Location of region of Calabria on a map

Calabria is a region found in the nation of Italy. Home to 1,959,050 people, it is the 10th largest division in Italy in terms of population.

Calabria gained its current status as a region in the year 1948. The government of Calabria is lead by Mario Oliverioand is based in the region capital of Catanzaro (Population: 78,970).

The most populous cities in Calabria are: Reggio Calabria (Population: 169,140), Catanzaro (Population: 78,970), Lamezia Terme (Population: 70,501), Cosenza (Population: 63,852), Nicastro-Sambiase (Population: 55,687).

Calabria Region - Quick Facts

Country Italy
Region Type Region
ISO Code IT_78
Time Zone CEST
Year of Establishment 1948
Capital Catanzaro (Population: 78,970)
Head of Government Mario Oliverio
Total Population 1,959,050
Total Area 15,080 sq km (5,822 sq miles)
Population Density 129.9 sq km (336.5 sq miles)