Solarino

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Comune di Solarino
Coat of arms of Comune di Solarino
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Comune di Solarino in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Sicily
Province Province of Syracuse (SR)
Mayor Pietro Mangiafico
Elevation 165 m (541 ft)
Area 13.01 km² (5 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2006)
 - Total 7,365
 - Density 566/km² (1,466/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 37°6′N, 15°7′E
Gentilic solarinesi
Dialing code 0931
Postal code 96010
Patron Saint Paul
 - Day First sunday of August
Website: www.solarino.it/

Solarino (San Pàulu in Sicilian) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (Italy). It's located about 190 km southeast of Palermo and about 15 km west of Syracuse. As of 31 December 2006, it had a population of 7,365 and an area of 13.01 km².[1]

Solarino borders the following municipalities: Floridia, Palazzolo Acreide, Priolo Gargallo, Syracuse, Sortino.

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[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] Sister cities

[edit] Photogallery

Panorama.

Church of St. Paul.

The Requisenz Palace.

Monument to Fallen Italian Soldiers by night.

Plebiscito square.

Plebiscito square in snow.

The IV November Square.

Solarino's north side and Climiti mountain.

The Solarino Battle Monument.

Church of "Madonna delle Lacrime".

The "Pippo Scatà" Stadium.

The hydroelectric station of Anapo river near Solarino.

[edit] References

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

[edit] External links


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