San Sosti, Calabria: Population 2,157 (2001 Census)

According to Italy's 2001 census, San Sosti — a town and comune in the province of Cosenza, Calabria region, southern Italy — had a population of 2,157.

Geographic Context

• Location: Pollino National Park area, southern Apennines
• Elevation: ~450 m (1,476 ft) — hill town
• Nearby: Cosenza (provincial capital, 35 km), Sibari (Ionian coast, 25 km)
• Territory: 32.7 km²; mountainous, forested, agricultural

Demographic Trend

Like many Calabrian inland towns, San Sosti has likely declined since 2001. Italy's 2021 census showed Cosenza province losing ~5% population 2001-2021. San Sosti's 2023 estimate: ~1,800-1,900.

Historical Notes

• Norman castle ruins (11th c.)
• Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione
• Feast of San Francesco di Paola (patron, April)
• Traditional: olive oil, figs, chestnuts, pastoralism

Current Data Sources

• ISTAT (Italian National Institute of Statistics): istat.it
• Comune di San Sosti official site
• Tuttitalia.it / Comuni-italiani.it for updated demographics

For current figures, always check ISTAT's latest census or annual estimates — small Italian towns change quietly but steadily.