Mazzarino, Sicily
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Comune di Mazzarino | |
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Mazzarino Location of Mazzarino in Italy | |
Coordinates: 37°18′N 14°12′E / 37.300°N 14.200°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Province | Caltanissetta (CL) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Vincenzo Marino |
Area | |
• Total | 293 km2 (113 sq mi) |
Elevation | 553 m (1,814 ft) |
Population (31 October 2017)[3] | |
• Total | 11,900 |
• Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Mazzarinesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 93013 |
Dialing code | 0934 |
Website | Official website |
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Mazzarino (Sicilian: Mazzarinu) is a city and comune in the province of Caltanissetta in the region of Sicily, Italy.
The city emerged in the second half of the 13th century. In 1507, the lords of the manor received the title Count of Mazzarini.
It is home to two castles.
In the 1950s, the local friary was the stage for the highly debated Mazzarino Friars case.
Twin towns[]
Sources[]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
Categories:
- Cities and towns in Sicily
- Municipalities of the Province of Caltanissetta
- Populated places established in the 13th century
- 13th-century establishments in Italy
- Sicily geography stubs