Bisacquino
| Bisacquino | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Bisacquino | |
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  Bisacquino | |
| Coordinates: 37°42′N 13°15′E / 37.700°N 13.250°ECoordinates: 37°42′N 13°15′E / 37.700°N 13.250°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Palermo (PA) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64 km2 (25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 744 m (2,441 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| • Total | 5,119 |
| • Density | 80/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bisacquinesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 90032 |
| Dialing code | 091 |
| Patron saint | Santa Rosalia |
| Saint day | September 4 |
| Website | Official website |
Bisacquino (Sicilian: Busacchinu) is a town and comune in the Province of Palermo in Sicily, Italy. It is located 82 km from Agrigento and currently has approximately 5,215 inhabitants.[1] The small town rises on an inner hill zone and is 663 metres above sea-level. The economy is based on agriculture and products are sold in abundance in the main town including cereals, olives, vegetables, almonds, hazel nuts and wine-grapes. Sheep breeding is also active in Bisacquino.[1]
History
The name Bisacquino derives from an Arabic farm house "Busackuin" meaning "rich in waters".[1] In the 12th century it was owned by local lords until 1778 when it became a property of the archbishop from Monreale. The Sanctuary of the Madonna of the Balzo near Mount Triona was erected in 1678.[1] The main church is the Cathedral Church of Bisacquino which is dedicated to John the Baptist. It was built in 1713.[1]
Demographics
Notable people
- The Italian-American film director Frank Capra (1897–1991) was born in Bisacquino
- Mafia boss Vito Cascioferro (1862–1945).