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Nicosia, Sicily
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Nicosia (Italian: [nikoˈziːa]; Gallo-Italic of Sicily: Nẹcọscia; Sicilian: Nicusìa) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Enna, in the Italian region of Sicily. It is located at 720 metres above sea level, on a rocky massive culminating in four imposing hills. The origin of Nicosia is uncertain. Nicosia and Troina are the northernmost towns in the province of Enna. The vicinity was traditionally made up of salt mines and arable lands.
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Nicosia
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Comune di Nicosia | |
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Coordinates: 37°45′N 14°24′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Province | Province of Enna (EN) |
Frazioni | Villadoro |
Government | |
• Mayor | Luigi Bonell |
Area | |
• Total | 217.78 km2 (84.09 sq mi) |
Elevation | 724 m (2,375 ft) |
Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 13,591 |
• Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
Demonym | Nicosiani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 94014 |
Dialing code | 0935 |
Patron saint | St Nicholas of Bari |
Saint day | 6 December |
Website | Official website |
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