Augusta (Italy)

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Comune di Augusta
Coat of arms of Comune di Augusta
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Sicily
Province Syracuse (SR)
Mayor Massimo Carrubba (since 2003-05-27)
Elevation 15 m (49 ft)
Area 109.33 km² (42 sq mi)
Population (as of 2001)
 - Total 33,466
 - Density 306/km² (793/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 37°15′N, 15°13′E
Gentilic Augustani
Dialing code 0931
Postal code 96011
Frazioni Brucoli
Patron S. Domenico di Guzman
 - Day May 24
Website: www.comune.augusta.sr.it

Augusta (Greek and Latin: Megara Hyblaea; Medieval: Augusta and Agosta; Austa in Sicilian) is a town in the province of Syracuse, located on the eastern coast of Sicily (Italy). The city is one of the main harbours in Italy, especially for oil refineries (Exxon Mobil) which are in its vicinity.

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The town was founded by Emperor Frederick II. A notable site in Augusta is Castello Svevo (Swabian Castle) built by Frederick II. Augusta is also home to a Greek archeological site, Megara Hyblaea. The town suffered a major earthquake in 1693. During World War II, Augusta was invaded on July 13, 1943 by the Eighth Army of the Allied troops led by British General Montgomery.

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