Roggiano Gravina | |
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Coordinates: 39°37′N16°9′E / 39.617°N 16.150°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Calabria |
Province | Cosenza (CS) |
Area | |
• Total | 44 km2 (17 sq mi) |
Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01) [2] | |
• Total | 7,205 |
• Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Website | Official website |
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