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| Corigliano-Rossano | |
|---|---|
| Name | Corigliano-Rossano |
| Official name | Comune di Corigliano-Rossano |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Cosenza |
| Established | 2018 |
| Mayor | Flavio Stasi |
| Area total km2 | 345.56 |
| Population total | 77962 |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Elevation m | 120 |
| Postal code | 87064 |
| Area code | 0983 |
Corigliano-Rossano is a city and municipality in the Province of Cosenza of the Calabria region in southern Italy. Formed by the 2018 merger of the former municipalities of Corigliano Calabro and Rossano, it is one of the largest communes by population in Calabria and the result of regional administrative reform influenced by precedents such as the mergers involving Fiumicino and Viggiù. The municipality occupies coastal and inland territory between the Ionian Sea and the Sila National Park, with historical layers reflecting Byzantine Empire, Norman Kingdom of Sicily, Aragonese Kingdom of Naples, and Kingdom of Italy influences.
The area includes the ancient settlement of Rossano (formerly Rizone) with documented ties to the Byzantine Empire, the site of the 6th-century transfer of relics associated with Saint Bartholomew and the context of bishops recorded in lists alongside Pope Gregory I. Medieval developments feature fortifications tied to the Norman conquest of southern Italy and the rise of families connected to the House of Hauteville and later the House of Anjou. Renaissance and early modern periods saw involvement with the Aragonese and Spanish Habsburg administrations, interactions with the Viceroyalty of Naples, and local notables who corresponded with figures from the Council of Trent and the Catholic Reformation. In the 19th century the area took part in events linked to the Naples revolt of 1820 and the Unification of Italy, with émigré networks to Argentina, United States, and France. The 20th century included reconstruction following earthquakes comparable to the 1908 Messina earthquake and wartime occupation during World War II with operations related to Operation Baytown. The 2018 municipal merger followed Italian law provisions similar to reforms under Law 56/2014 and administrative precedents in Lombardy and Sicily.
The municipality spans coastal plain, river valleys of the Crati (river), and foothills extending toward the Sila, bordering municipalities such as Rossano (historic center), Corigliano Calabro (former center), Cassano allo Ionio, Cropalati, Mirto Crosia, and Longobucco. Coastal zones front the Ionian Sea and include wetlands comparable to protected areas in Parco Nazionale del Pollino. The climate is Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters, influenced by sea breezes and orographic effects from the Calabrian Apennines, giving microclimates similar to Reggio Calabria and Crotone. Agricultural areas produce citrus, olive oil, and karst-adapted viticulture akin to vineyards in Cosenza and Crotone provinces.
The municipal administration is headed by a mayor elected under Italian local election rules established by the Italian Republic and statutes influenced by regional statutes of Calabria. Municipal council functions parallel provisions appearing in legislation following the reforms proposed by Matteo Renzi and legislative frameworks related to Law 142/1990. The territory is divided into administrative frazioni comparable to other Italian communes such as Ravenna and Bari, with municipal services coordinated with provincial offices in Cosenza and regional agencies in Catanzaro. Inter-municipal cooperation occurs in contexts similar to the Unione dei Comuni arrangements seen elsewhere in Italy.
Population figures reflect post-merger aggregation and demographic trends of southern Italy including aging and outmigration patterns toward Northern Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Census cycles conducted by Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT) show fluctuations similar to neighboring municipalities such as Rossano Calabro and Corigliano Calabro prior to their merger. Religious and cultural identity centers around parishes within the Roman Catholic Church jurisdiction and historical ties to Eastern rites from the Byzantine ecclesiastical heritage, with patronal festivals comparable to those dedicated to Saint Nilo or Saint Mark in the region.
Economic activities include agriculture (olive oil, citrus, grain), light manufacturing, and tourism leveraging heritage sites comparable to those promoted by ENIT alongside coastal resorts similar to Soverato and Tropea. The port facilities and fishing sector link to Ionian maritime networks that include ports such as Corigliano Calabro port and commercial connections resembling those of Crotone and Taranto. Infrastructure investments have referenced regional development funds from the European Union and national initiatives akin to projects funded under the Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza. Energy and utilities interact with regional grids managed by companies like Terna and Enel, while local enterprises participate in supply chains connected to industrial centers such as Cosenza and Sibari.
Heritage assets include the Rossano Cathedral with the famous Codex Purpureus Rossanensis (a Byzantine illuminated Gospel manuscript), medieval fortifications like the Castello Ducale (Rossano), religious sites with relics associated to Saint Nilus of Rossano and liturgical artifacts tied to the Byzantine Rite, and churches reflecting Romanesque and Baroque phases comparable to structures in Reggio Calabria and Naples. Museums and archives hold manuscripts and iconography studied alongside collections at institutions such as the Vatican Library and university research centers in Cosenza and Bari. Festivals combine liturgical processions, folk music traditions related to the tarantella and artisans producing ceramics and textiles in styles akin to crafts from Calabria and Sicily.
Road networks include the A3 corridor and state roads linking to Salerno, Reggio Calabria, and regional nodes like Cosenza and Sibari railway station on lines operated by Trenitalia. Local public transport integrates services comparable to provincial bus operators licensed under Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti standards. Proximity to regional airports such as Lamezia Terme Airport and port services on the Ionian Sea provide connections used by passengers and freight in patterns similar to those of the Calabrian coastal system.
Category:Cities and towns in Calabria