Agrigento
Agrigento (Sicilian: Girgenti ) is a city in the region of Sicily in southern Italy. It is also the capital of the Province of Agrigento. There are many relics there from the ancient Greeks and the Roman empire.
Città di Agrigento | |
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Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Province | Agrigento (AG) |
Frazioni | Fontanelle, Giardina Gallotti, Monserrato, Montaperto, San Leone, Villaggio La Loggia, Villaggio Mosè, Villaggio Peruzzo, Villaseta |
Government | |
• Mayor | Calogero Firetto ([[List of political parties in Italy|UdC]]) |
Area | |
• Total | 245.32 km2 (94.72 sq mi) |
Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
Population (31 March 2016) | |
• Total | 59,791 |
• Density | 243.727/km2 (631.249/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 92100 |
Patron saint | St. Gerland (Gerlando) |
Saint day | 25 February |
Website | Official website |
Agrigento Media
Tetradrachm of Acragas, ca. 410 BC.
Prefecture's seat