Pedara

Pedara
Comune
Comune di Pedara
Pedara

Location of Pedara in Italy

Coordinates: 37°37′N 15°4′E / 37.617°N 15.067°E / 37.617; 15.067Coordinates: 37°37′N 15°4′E / 37.617°N 15.067°E / 37.617; 15.067
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Province / Metropolitan city Province of Catania (CT)
Area
  Total 19.2 km2 (7.4 sq mi)
Elevation 610 m (2,000 ft)
Population (December 2004)
  Total 11,233
  Density 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Pedaresi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 95030
Dialing code 095
Patron saint Mary SS. Annunciation
Saint day 25 march
Website Official website

Pedara (Sicilian: Pirara) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 224 kilometres (139 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) north of Catania. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 11,233 and an area of 19.2 square kilometres (7.4 sq mi).[1] Pedara borders Mascalucia, Nicolosi, San Giovanni la Punta, Trecastagni, Tremestieri Etneo, and Zafferana Etnea municipalities.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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