Niscemi
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| Niscemi | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Niscemi | |
  Niscemi | |
| Coordinates: 37°09′N 14°23′E / 37.150°N 14.383°ECoordinates: 37°09′N 14°23′E / 37.150°N 14.383°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Caltanissetta (CL) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francesco La Rosa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 96 km2 (37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 332 m (1,089 ft) |
| Population (January 1, 2007) | |
| • Total | 26,492 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Niscemesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 93015 |
| Dialing code | 0933 |
| Patron saint | Madonna Santissima del Bosco |
| Saint day | May 21 |
| Website | Official website |
Etymology
The name Niscemi is derived from the Arabic word نَشَم neshem or its singular form نَشَمَة neshemeh, this being the name of a particular type of tree.
World War II
During World War II, Niscemi was the location of Ponte Olivo Airfield, a military airfield used by the United States Twelfth Air Force during the Italian campaign. After the war the area was redeveloped and no evidence of the wartime airfield remains.
Today, there is a military radio station for naval communication. Its tallest antenna is a 252 meters tall guyed mast, situated at 37°7'32"N 14°26'11"E.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Air Force Historical Research Agency.
- Maurer, Maurer. Air Force Combat Units of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History, 1983. ISBN 0-89201-092
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