San Michele di Ganzaria

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San Michele di Ganzaria
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San Michele di Ganzaria (Italy)
San Michele di Ganzaria
Country Italy
region Sicily
Metropolitan city Catania  (CT)
Local name San Michele (di Ganzarìa)
Coordinates 37 ° 17 '  N , 14 ° 26'  E Coordinates: 37 ° 17 '0 "  N , 14 ° 26' 0"  E
height 490  m slm
surface 25 km²
Residents 3,136 (Dec. 31, 2019)
Population density 125 inhabitants / km²
Post Code 95040
prefix 0933
ISTAT number 087043
Popular name Sammichelesi
Patron saint San Michele Arcangelo
Website San Michele di Ganzaria
San Michele di Ganzaria
San Michele di Ganzaria

San Michele di Ganzaria is a city in the metropolitan city of Catania in the Sicily region in Italy with 3136 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019).

Location and dates

San Michele di Ganzaria is 80 km southwest of Catania . The residents mainly work in agriculture.

The neighboring municipalities are Caltagirone , Mazzarino ( CL ), Piazza Armerina ( EN ) and San Cono .

The mayor since May 9, 2012 is Giovanni Petta.

history

The place developed around the church of San Michele from the 12th century.

Attractions

  • San Michele church from the 12th century
  • Town hall from the 19th century

Web links

Commons : San Michele di Ganzaria  - 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.