Paola, Calabria

Paola
Griko: Láura
Città di Paola
Panoramic view
Location of Paola
Paola
Location of Paola in Italy
Paola
Paola (Calabria)
Coordinates: 39°22′N 16°2′E / 39.367°N 16.033°E / 39.367; 16.033
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCosenza (CS)
Government
  MayorRoberto Perrotta
Area
  Total
42.88 km2 (16.56 sq mi)
Elevation
94 m (308 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2017)
  Total
15,716 
DemonymPaolani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
87027
Dialing code0982
Patron saintSt. Francis of Paola
Saint day2 April and 4 May
WebsiteOfficial website

Paola (Calabrian: Pàula) is an Italian comune of 15,408 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza in Calabria.

It is mainly known for being the birthplace of Saint Francis of Paola.