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Where is Nicastro, Italy


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Nicastro is located in southern Italy, in the Calabria region. It sits on hilly land inland from the Tyrrhenian Sea and is part of the city of Lamezia Terme. Nicastro is near cities like Lamezia Terme, Catanzaro, Vibo Valentia, and Cosenza. The area shares a population of about 70,000 people within Lamezia Terme. Its coordinates are around 38.96°N latitude and 16.30°E longitude. Nicastro is famous for its historic old town, Norman castle ruins, churches, and traditional Calabrian culture.

Nicastro Location Map, Italy



Nicastro City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCatanzaro
City StatusDistrict (former municipality) of Lamezia Terme
EstablishedAncient origins (Byzantine and medieval periods)
Geographic PositionSouthern Italy, central Calabria inland from the Tyrrhenian coast
Coordinates38.97° N, 16.29° E
Total Area25 km²
Population35,000
Elevation200 m
Area Code+39 0968
Postal Code / ZIP Code88046
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesServices, Commerce, Agriculture
TransportationRegional road connections, access to Lamezia Terme rail network
ClimateMediterranean with continental influences
Famous AttractionsNorman Castle ruins, historic center, churches of old Nicastro
Known ForHistoric core of Lamezia Terme, medieval heritage
Websitehttps://www.comune.lameziaterme.cz.it