Naro
- for the village on Guadalcanal see Naro, Solomon Islands
| Naro | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Naro | |
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  Naro | |
| Coordinates: 37°18′N 13°48′E / 37.300°N 13.800°ECoordinates: 37°18′N 13°48′E / 37.300°N 13.800°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Agrigento (AG) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 207 km2 (80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| • Total | 8,710 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Naresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 92028 |
| Dialing code | 0922 |
| Patron saint | San Calogero |
| Saint day | June 18 |
| Website | Official website |
Naro (Sicilian: Naru) is a comune in the province of Agrigento, in the island of Sicily, Italy. It is bounded by the comuni of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Camastra, Campobello di Licata, Canicattì, Castrofilippo, Delia, Favara, Licata, Palma di Montechiaro, Ravanusa and Sommatino.
History
Naro was founded in the Middle Ages. The villa dates back to the Roman times. It was an important centre during the Middle Ages and the coat of arms of the old represents the three towers from which alarm was given during the Saracenic raids. It was one of the most important centres throughout Sicilian history until it became isolated from the main ways of communitations.
The recent history remembered the work of Rosario Ferracani: he was a masonry and a contractor and constructed water ducts which still exist today. In the Second World War, Naro resisted aerial bombings.
Naro is also famous for the festivity of its local patron Saint, San Calogero, which is celebrated on June 18. On this day, the Saint is towed throughout the city streets by thousands.
Today, Naro is an agricultural commune.
External links
Media related to Naro at Wikimedia Commons