Sciara (Italy)

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Sciara

Location of Sciara in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Sicily
Province Province of Palermo (PA)
Area 31.2 km² (12 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 2,788
 - Density 89/km² (231/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 37°55′N, 13°46′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 091
Postal code 90020

Sciara is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 40 km southeast of Palermo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,788 and an area of 31.2 km².[1]

Sciara borders the following municipalities: Aliminusa, Caccamo, Cerda, Termini Imerese.

Sciara is a small farming town. The main crops are tomatoes, artichokes and olives. Houses cost around 20,000 each depending on the size. A lot of houses are empty due to immigrating to the north of Italy, Germany or United States during the 70s, 80s and etc due to poor economic conditions. A lot of immigrants still own their land and houses in Sciara and are very proud of where they come from.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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