Misilmeri
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| Comune di Misilmeri | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Palermo (PA) |
| Mayor | Salvatore Badami (since May 30, 2005) |
| Elevation | 129 m |
| Area | 69 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of December 31, 2004) | 24,950 |
| - Density | 333/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Misilmeresi |
| Dialing code | 091 |
| Postal code | 90036 |
| Frazioni | Gibilrossa, Portella di Mare |
| Patron | San Giusto |
| - Day | Last Sunday of August |
| Website: www.comune.misilmeri.pa.it | |
Misilmeri is a town and commune in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. . Misilmeri is located approximately 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Palermo. The name Misilmeri means "resting place of the Emir", and dates from when the Saracens ruled Sicily.
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[edit] Famous citizens
- porcelain artist Rose Sciarabba Kaftal.
[edit] Trivia
Misilmeri is known for its shore fishing and popularity as a resort
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