Santa Maria del Cedro

Santa Maria del Cedro is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The town's name indicates the cultivation of the special Diamante Citron, which is used as Etrog by the Jews during their Feast of Tabernacles.

Santa Maria del Cedro
Comune di Santa Maria del Cedro
Remains of the Norman era aqueduct.
Location of Santa Maria del Cedro
Santa Maria del Cedro
Location of Santa Maria del Cedro in Italy
Santa Maria del Cedro
Santa Maria del Cedro (Calabria)
Coordinates: 39°45′N 15°50′E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCosenza (CS)
FrazioniMarcellina
Government
  MayorUgo Vetere
Area
  Total18 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2018)[2]
  Total5,004
  Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Santamarioti
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
87020
Dialing code0985
Patron saintSan Michele Arcangelo
WebsiteOfficial website

Sights include remains of Norman castle and aqueduct.

International relations

Santa Maria del Cedro is twinned with:

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