Ramacca
| Ramacca | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Ramacca | |
  Ramacca Location of Ramacca in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 37°23′N 14°42′E / 37.383°N 14.700°ECoordinates: 37°23′N 14°42′E / 37.383°N 14.700°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) |
| Frazioni | Libertinia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 305.8 km2 (118.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 270 m (890 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 10,889 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (92/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ramacchesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 95040 |
| Dialing code | 095 |
| Website | Official website |
Ramacca [raˈmakka] is a comune (municipality) in a mountainous area in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region of Sicily, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Catania. It lies west of the Plain of Catania. Ramacca borders the following municipalities: Agira, Aidone, Assoro, Belpasso, Castel di Judica, Lentini, Mineo, Palagonia, Paternò, Raddusa.
Its name derives from the Arabic Rahal Mohac which means Hamlet of Mohac.
Ramacca is home to the Sagra del Carciofo, which is an artichoke festival held every April. The economy of Ramacca is largely based on the cultivation of artichokes.
Ramacca's celebrated Artichoke Festival is held annually in April
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