Italy
Calabria
Reggio Calabria
Locri is a comune in the provincia of Reggio Calabria, Calabria with a population of 11,870 as of 2025. The comune was previously known as Gerace Marina.
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Historical Names
Gerace Marina→Locri
Changed on March 15, 1934
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Locri7m9,785
- Moschetta66m462
- Merici56m167
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Mandorleto10m234
- Spano80m173
- Mantenia80m65
- Contrada Carbone0m41
- Gabella112m33
- Contrada Parapezzi65m5
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 10% of the current population.
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Notable People
People born in Locri.