Marineo

Marineo
Comune
Comune di Marineo
Marineo

Location of Marineo in Italy

Coordinates: 37°57′N 13°25′E / 37.950°N 13.417°E / 37.950; 13.417Coordinates: 37°57′N 13°25′E / 37.950°N 13.417°E / 37.950; 13.417
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Province Province of Palermo (PA)
Area
  Total 33.3 km2 (12.9 sq mi)
Elevation 550 m (1,800 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 6,885
  Density 210/km2 (540/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Marinesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 90035
Dialing code 091

Marineo (Sicilian: Marineu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Palermo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,885 and an area of 33.3 square kilometres (12.9 sq mi).[1]

Marineo borders the following municipalities: Bolognetta, Cefalà Diana, Godrano, Mezzojuso, Misilmeri, Monreale, Santa Cristina Gela, Villafrati.

The town of Marineo lies in the Eleuterio river valley, at the foot of a rock, just outside the Ficuzza wood. The 17th century Mother church of San Ciro (featuring an outstanding shrine containing the remains of the patron saint), the Madonna Dajna Sanctuary (1583) and the remains of the Castle, from which you can enjoy a spectacular view. The Archeological Museum contains findings from the Eleuterio valley. You can go further down the Scanzano valley, and move along the edge of the Cappelliere wood and the shore of the Scanzano artificial lake, all the way to the amazing natural ramparts of Rocca Busambra, rising out of a vast oak wood. Major events include the Dimostranza di San Ciro, a folk pantomime taking place every four years in August, and the Cunnutta, a parade of pious people on horseback to celebrate the patron saint. In September, an important international poetry contest takes place.

Demographic evolution

References

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