Altofonte

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Altofonte
Comune di Altofonte
Altofonte seen from Moharda
Location of Altofonte
Altofonte is located in Italy
Altofonte
Altofonte
Location of Altofonte in Italy
Coordinates: 38°3′N 13°18′E / 38.050°N 13.300°E / 38.050; 13.300Coordinates: 38°3′N 13°18′E / 38.050°N 13.300°E / 38.050; 13.300
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
Metropolitan cityPalermo (PA)
FrazioniPiano Maglio, Blandino
Government
 • MayorAngela De Luca
Area
 • Total35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation
350 m (1,150 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2013)[3]
 • Total10,378
 • Density300/km2 (770/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Altofontini or Parchitani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
90030
Dialing code091
Patron saintSt. Hanna
Saint day26 July
WebsiteOfficial website

Altofonte (Sicilian: Parcu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Palermo.

Altofonte borders the following municipalities: Belmonte Mezzagno, Monreale, Palermo, Piana degli Albanesi, San Giuseppe Jato.

Main sights[]

  • Church of Santa Maria in Altofonte, built in 1633.
  • Church of San Michele Arcangelo (early 12th century)

Demographic evolution[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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