Francofonte
Francofonte (Sicilian: Francufonti) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily, southern Italy, located about 170 kilometres (110 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Syracuse.
Francofonte | |
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| Comune di Francofonte | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Francofonte 
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  Francofonte Location of Francofonte in Italy  Francofonte Francofonte (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 37°14′N 14°53′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Syracuse (SR) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniele Nunzio Lentini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 74.2 km2 (28.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 12,669 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Francofontesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 96015 |
| Dialing code | 095 |
| Patron saint | Madonna della Neve |
| Saint day | 5 August |
| Website | Official website |
Francofonte borders the following municipalities: Buccheri, Carlentini, Lentini, Militello in Val di Catania, Scordia, Vizzini.
The town was liberated from the Fascist Regime by the Allied Forces on 12-13th July 1943 during The Battle of Francofonte.
The Patron Saint of the town is the Madonna della Neve on August the 5th.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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