Taurianova
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{{Infobox Italian comune
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| official_name = Comune di Taurianova
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| region = Calabria
| metropolitan_city = Reggio Calabria (RC)
| frazioni = San Martino, Amato, Pegara, Donna Livia
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| area_total_km2 = 47.8
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| population_total = 15933
| population_as_of = Dec. 2004
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| population_demonym = taurianovesi
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| elevation_m = 210
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| saint = Maria of Mountain
| day = september, 8
| postal_code = 89029
| area_code = 0966
| website = {{official website|http://www.comune.taurianova.rc.it/}}
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Taurianova is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the southern Italian region Calabria, located about {{convert|80|km|mi}} southwest of Catanzaro and about {{convert|40|km|mi}} northeast of Reggio Calabria.
As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 15,933 and an area of {{convert|47.8|km2|mi2}}.All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
Taurianova borders the municipalities Cittanova, Molochio, Oppido Mamertina, Rizziconi, Terranova Sappo Minulio and Varapodio.
The municipality of Taurianova contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Martino, Amato, Pegara and Donna Livia.
Taurianova is famous for handmade nougat.
Taurianova was the location of a bloody’ndrangheta war in 1991. 8 people were murdered in 3 days in May 1991 and one victim had his head cut off in front of his own butcher shop.
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References
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https://apnews.com/article/dd93c8321e3ac61e34d7aaa8a9cc23b0
External links
- [http://www.comune.taurianova.rc.it/ www.comune.taurianova.rc.it/]
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{{Province of Reggio Calabria}}
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Category:Cities and towns in Calabria
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