Valguarnera Caropepe

Valguarnera Caropepe (Italian pronunciation: [valɡwarˈnɛːra karoˈpeːpe];^[2] Sicilian: Carrapipi) is a comune in Province of Enna, Sicily, southern Italy. Valguarnera Caropepe stands at an elevation of 590 metres (1,940 ft) above sea level in a hilly area of the province.

Valguarnera Caropepe
Comune
Comune di Valguarnera Caropepe
Location of Valguarnera Caropepe
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Coordinates: 37°30′N 14°23′E
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Province	Enna (EN)
Government
• Mayor	Francesca Draià
Area [1]
• Total	9.41 km2 (3.63 sq mi)
Elevation	590 m (1,940 ft)
Population  (30 November 2017)
• Total	7,663
• Density	810/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Demonym	Carrapipani or Valguarneresi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	94019
Dialing code	0935
Patron saint	St. Christopher
Website	Official website

Founded in 1628 by Francesco Valguarnera, it saw a remarkable growth during the 19th century associated with the thriving sulfur mining industry in the area.

The Chiesa Madre dedicated to Saint Christopher and the 18th century Palazzo del Municipio (the Town Hall), in the precincts of the former Monte Frumentario, are the most attractive buildings.

Relics dating from between the 7th century BC and the 14th century AD have been unearthed in the archaeological area of Rossomanno, in the town surroundings.

References

1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
2. Luciano Canepari. "Valguarnera Caropepe". DiPI Online (in Italian). Retrieved 8 January 2021.