Gioiosa Ionica

Gioiosa Ionica (Calabrian: 'A Gejusa) is a town and comune in Italy in the province of Reggio Calabria, region of Calabria. It lies near the east coast of Calabria and covers an area of 35 square kilometres (14 sq mi).

Gioiosa Ionica
Location of Gioiosa Ionica
Gioiosa Ionica
Location of Gioiosa Ionica in Italy
Gioiosa Ionica
Gioiosa Ionica (Calabria)
Coordinates: 38°20′N 16°18′E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
Metropolitan cityReggio Calabria (RC)
Area
  Total35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total7,059
  Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Patron saintSt. Roch
WebsiteOfficial website

The remains of a theatre belonging to the Roman period were discovered in 1883 at Marina di Gioiosa Ionica.

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