Maletto

Maletto
Country	Italy
region	Sicily
Metropolitan city	Catania  (CT)
Local name	Malettu / Marettu
Coordinates	37 ° 50 '  N , 14 ° 52'  E Coordinates: 37 ° 50 '0 "  N , 14 ° 52' 0"  E
height	960  m slm
surface	40 km²
Residents	3,697 (Dec 31, 2019)
Population density	92 inhabitants / km²
Post Code	95035
prefix	095
ISTAT number	087022
Popular name	Malettesi
Patron saint	Sant'Antonio da Padova
Website	Maletto

Maletto is a city of the metropolitan city of Catania in the region of Sicily in Italy with 3697 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019).

Location and dates

Maletto is located 60 km northeast of Catania on the northeast slope of Mount Etna . In relation to the settlement core, Maletto is one of the highest places in Sicily and the highest place on Mount Etna. However, the municipal territories of most of the municipalities on the slopes of Etna extend to the summit.

The residents mainly work in agriculture and animal husbandry.

The neighboring municipalities are Adrano , Belpasso , Biancavilla , Bronte , Castiglione di Sicilia , Nicolosi , Randazzo , Sant'Alfio and Zafferana Etnea .

history

Maletto was founded in 1263 by Manfredi Maletto, the Count of Mineo. In the years 1440 and in the 17th century the place was repopulated after it had been abandoned.

Attractions

The parish church was built in 1870. The church is dedicated to Saint Sant'Antonio da Padova. The churches of San Michele and Sant'Antonio Abbate date from the 18th century. In the village there is a ruin of an old castle.

Events

Maletto is known for its strawberry cultivation. Every year the “Sagra delle Fragola” (literally “Strawberry Festival” ) takes place, to which thousands of visitors flock to the village. A giant strawberry cake is made for this event and distributed to the festival visitors.

Web links

Commons : Maletto  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.