Palma di Montechiaro
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| Palma di Montechiaro | |||
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| Comune di Palma di Montechiaro | |||
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 Palma di Montechiaro
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| Coordinates: 37°12′N 13°46′E / 37.2°N 13.767°ECoordinates: 37°12′N 13°46′E / 37.2°N 13.767°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Sicily | ||
| Province | Agrigento (AG) | ||
| Frazioni | Marina di Palma, Villaggio Giordano | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Rosario Giorgio Gallo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 76 km2 (29 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| • Total | 23,927 | ||
| • Density | 310/km2 (820/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | Palmesi | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 92020 | ||
| Dialing code | 0922 | ||
| Patron saint | Maria Santissima del Rosario | ||
| Saint day | 8 September | ||
Palma di Montechiaro (Sicilian: Parma di Muntichiaru) is a town and comune in the province of Agrigento, Sicilia, Italy.
Formerly known as Palma, in 1863, Montechiaro was added to the name, in honour of the Chiaramonte family whose stronghold is close to the town.
[edit] Main sights
- Mother Church
- Castle
- Benedictine Monastery
- Ducal Palace
- San Carlo Tower
- Palazzo degli Scolopi
- Ruins of the Baroque church of Santa Maria della Luce
- Archaeological park of Zubbia
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