Satriano
Satriano: a Calabrian municipality
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Satriano, a municipality in the province of Catanzaro, in Calabria. This town has 3453 inhabitants and is located in an area that extends from the Ionian Sea to the hills.
The physical geography of Satriano
The territory
The municipality of Satriano is divided between the coastal area and the hilly area, where the municipal offices are located. In addition, there are many chestnut groves in the upper part of the village, while many plants of Olea europaea grow on the hill.
The origins of the name and the history of Satriano
Gironda, Ravaschieri, Filangieri
Like many other Italian municipalities, Satriano has an ancient and complex history. It was first ruled by the Gironda family, then by the Ravaschieri family and finally by the Filangieri family.
The earthquake of 1783
Unfortunately, like many other Calabrian centers, Satriano suffered serious damage due to the series of earthquakes that hit the area in 1783. Giovanni Vivenzio wrote about this catastrophe, describing the destruction of many buildings and the fall of many others.
Monuments and places of interest in Satriano
Satriano is rich in historical and architectural beauties. Among the most important monuments are the monumental Mother Church of Santa Maria di Altavilla, a marble statue of St. Agatha from 1549 and the "Ravaschiera" Tower from 1818.
Society and economy of Satriano
Demographic evolution
Like in many other Italian municipalities, demographic changes have been recorded in Satriano over the years. However, the current population is around 3500 inhabitants.
Economy
Satriano has several commercial and artisanal activities, as well as a certain agricultural production.
Infrastructure and transport
Satriano is crossed by the State Road 106 Jonica and by some provincial roads, which connect it with other places in the area.
Administration of Satriano
The municipality of Satriano is administered by a mayor and a municipal council.
Notes, bibliography and related articles
If you want to deepen the history and culture of Satriano, you can refer to the texts of Giulio De Loiro and Raffaele Ranieri. In addition, Satriano is part of the Calabrian Serre area and the Regional Natural Park of the Serre.
External links
If you want to learn more about Satriano, I invite you to visit the municipality's website, where you will find detailed information about the history, geography and culture of this beautiful Calabrian town.
