Maniace

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Maniace

Location of Maniace in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Sicily
Province Province of Catania (CT)
Elevation 787 m (2,582 ft)
Area 35.9 km² (14 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 3,606
 - Density 100/km² (259/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 37°52′N, 14°48′E
Gentilic maniacesi
Dialing code 095
Postal code 95030

Maniace is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 130 km east of Palermo and about 45 km northwest of Catania. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,606 and an area of 35.9 km².[1]

The municipality bears the name of George Maniakes (Greek: Γεώργιος Μανιάκης; Italian: Giorgio Maniace), a prominent general of the 11th century and catepan of Italy, known for his victories against the Arabs in Sicily.

Maniace borders the following municipalities: Bronte, Cesarò, Longi.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.