Resuttano
| Resuttano | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Resuttano | |
 | |
  Resuttano Location of Resuttano in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 37°41′N 14°2′E / 37.683°N 14.033°ECoordinates: 37°41′N 14°2′E / 37.683°N 14.033°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Caltanissetta (CL) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.2 km2 (14.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 2,370 |
| • Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Resuttanesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 93010 |
| Dialing code | 0934 |
| Website | Official website |
Resuttano (Sicilian: Rastanu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caltanissetta in the Italian region Sicily, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Caltanissetta. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,370 and an area of 38.2 square kilometres (14.7 sq mi).[1]
Resuttano borders the following municipalities: Alimena, Blufi, Bompietro, Petralia Sottana, Santa Caterina Villarmosa.
History
In 1337 Federico II d'Aragona (1272–1337) king of Sicily stopped at Resttano Castle to dictate his will there and causing the war of the four vicars between the Chiaramonte faction and the Ventimiglia faction.[2]
Demographic evolution
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ http://www.gentracer.com/resuttano.html Accessed 2014-2-3
External links
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