Maniace
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| Maniace | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Maniace | |
  Maniace | |
| Coordinates: 37°52′N 14°48′E / 37.867°N 14.800°ECoordinates: 37°52′N 14°48′E / 37.867°N 14.800°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Province of Catania (CT) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 km2 (13.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 787 m (2,582 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 3,606 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Maniacesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 95030 |
| Dialing code | 095 |
Maniace (Sicilian: Maniaci) 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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