| Polia | |
| Official Name: | Comune di Polia |
| Coordinates: | 38.75°N 35°W |
| Region: | Calabria |
| Province: | Province of Vibo Valentia (VV) |
| Frazioni: | Lia, Trecroci, Poliolo, Cellia, Menniti |
| Area Total Km2: | 31.8 |
| Population Total: | 1224 |
| Population As Of: | Dec. 2004 |
| Postal Code: | 88027 |
| Area Code: | 0963 |
Polia (Calabrian: Sicilian: Pulìa;) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region of Calabria. It is located about 30km (20miles) southwest of Catanzaro and about 20km (10miles) northeast of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,224 and an area of 31.8km2.[1]
Polia's origins date back to 5th|8th centuries BC when Greek pioneers coming from the Gulf of Squillace, located on the east coast of Calabria facing the Ionian Sea, decided to settle on a valley today known as Jammene (from) thus permitting to ease goods traffic between Greece and Rome through the Apennine Mountains.
Polia borders the following municipalities: Cenadi, Cortale, Filadelfia, Francavilla Angitola, Jacurso, Maierato, Monterosso Calabro and San Vito sullo Ionio.
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