Marcedusa

Marcedusa is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Crotone in the Italian region of Calabria, located about 40 kilometers northwest of Crotone.

Marcedusa is a small agricultural village, primarily focused on olive cultivation. It is situated in the hilly interior of the province. The economy is largely based on agriculture and small-scale crafts.

The municipality borders the following comuni: Belcastro, Cerva, Petronà.

Historical information about Marcedusa is limited but it shares the general historical context of the Crotone province, which includes Greek, Roman, and Byzantine influences. Like other towns in the region, it likely experienced periods of feudal rule and population shifts throughout its history. The town's name may derive from a historical personal name or a geographical feature of the area, but definitive etymological information requires further research.