San Lorenzo Bellizzi is a village and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy.

San Lorenzo Bellizzi
Comune di San Lorenzo Bellizzi
Coat of arms of San Lorenzo Bellizzi
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San Lorenzo Bellizzi is located in Italy
San Lorenzo Bellizzi
San Lorenzo Bellizzi
Location of San Lorenzo Bellizzi in Italy
San Lorenzo Bellizzi is located in Calabria
San Lorenzo Bellizzi
San Lorenzo Bellizzi
San Lorenzo Bellizzi (Calabria)
Coordinates: 39°53′N 16°20′E / 39.883°N 16.333°E / 39.883; 16.333
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCosenza (CS)
Government
 • MayorAntonio Cersosimo
Area
 • Total38 km2 (15 sq mi)
Elevation
830 m (2,720 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2018)[2]
 • Total599
 • Density16/km2 (41/sq mi)
DemonymSallorenzani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
87070
Dialing code0981
Patron saintSaint Lawrence
Saint day10 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Situated in the Pollino National Park, the village is bordered by Castrovillari, Cerchiara di Calabria, Civita and Terranova di Pollino. Its economy is mostly based on agriculture, animal husbandry and traditional craftsmanship.

References edit

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ Demographic data from Istat