Province of Enna
Enna is a province in the autonomous region of Sicily in Italy. It is the only Sicilian province which is not next to the ocean. It became a province in 1926 thanks to Benito Mussolini, who was fascinated by the history of the province, and in particular by the legend of Proserpina. In the province there are 8 lakes, the most important is Pergusa's lake which is the only natural lake of the Sicily; the other lakes are used for the agriculture.
Enna | |
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Coordinates: 37°35′N 14°26′E / 37.583°N 14.433°ECoordinates: 37°35′N 14°26′E / 37.583°N 14.433°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Capital | Enna |
Government | |
• President | Giuseppe Monaco |
Area | |
• Total | 2,562 km2 (989 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 176,959 |
• Density | 69/km2 (180/sq mi) |
Postal Code | 94000-94100 |
Telephone prefix | 0935, 0934 |
Vehicle registration | EN |
No. of communes | 20 |