Sutera

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Sutera
Coat of arms of Sutera
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Sutera in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Sicily
Province Province of Caltanissetta (CL)
Mayor Calogero Di Francesco
Elevation 590 m (1,936 ft)
Area 35.5 km² (14 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 1,649
 - Density 46/km² (119/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 37°32′N, 13°44′E
Gentilic suteresi
Dialing code 0934
Postal code 93010
Patron St. Paolino and St. Onofrio
 - Day St. Paolino first Tuesday after Easter. St. Onofrio First Sunday of August
Website: www.comune.sutera.cl.it/

Sutera is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caltanissetta in the Italian region Sicily, located about 70 km southeast of Palermo and about 30 km west of Caltanissetta. The area is dominated by a large monolithic rock termed "The Mountain of San Paolino". Sutera currently holds the award of "bandiere arancioni"[1] from the touring club Italiano. Sutera is currently the only place in Sicily to hold this accolade, which is awarded to turistic area's of excellence. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,649 and an area of 35.5 km².[1]

Sutera borders the following municipalities: Acquaviva Platani, Bompensiere, Campofranco, Casteltermini, Milena, Mussomeli.

Sutera has UK twinning links with the Borough of Broxbourne.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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

[edit] External links


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