Coreca
| Coreca | |
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| Frazione | |
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  Coreca Location of Coreca in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 39°4′5″N 16°5′38″E / 39.06806°N 16.09389°ECoordinates: 39°4′5″N 16°5′38″E / 39.06806°N 16.09389°E | |
| Country |
 Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Cosenza (CS) |
| Comune | Amantea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2012) | |
| • Total | 500 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) |
Corachesi (English) Corachese |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 87032 |
| Dialing code | 0982 |
| Patron saint | Our Lady of the Angels |
| Saint day | 22 August |
Coreca (Coraca or Corica, in the viariant local dialect) is a frazione of the comune (municipality) of Amantea, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy, located close to the border with Campora San Giovanni.
Geography
Borders and territory
Coreca it faces west on southern Tyrrhenian Sea and is surrounded by the district city of Amantea to the south, where the border starts with Campora San Giovanni. The territory consists mainly of a rocky promontory, in the plain lies the city center. It also includes a hilly area and wide beaches. The climate is mild.
Economy
The primary source of wealth in Coreca, as well as in nearby Campora San Giovanni, is the tourism and hotel sector, developed thanks to the scenic coastline: popular are the Coreca Rocks, photographed since the 1960s and used by amateur radio enthusiasts. There are also some small factories where food, furniture and machinery are manufactured.
Hamlets
From 2014 the territory of Coreca is divided into the following hamlets:
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Monuments and places of interest
Church of Our Lady of the Angels
On October 1, 1964, work began on the construction of the Church of Coreca, which will be dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels, the work ending in 1965 in the presence of the authorities of the time, modern style but very sober, able to hold 65 people. Every year during the patronal feast (August 22) there is a procession through the streets of the village center.
Coreca Square
On 2 April 2003, the municipal resolution, work began on the construction of the square.
Gallery
Church of Our Lady of the Angels in Coreca
the square of Coreca in an evening view
The tower "Turriella"
References
External links
Media related to Coreca at Wikimedia Commons