Scordia

Scordia
Comune
Comune di Scordia
Scordia

Location of Scordia in Italy

Coordinates: 37°18′N 14°51′E / 37.300°N 14.850°E / 37.300; 14.850Coordinates: 37°18′N 14°51′E / 37.300°N 14.850°E / 37.300; 14.850
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Province Province of Catania (CT)
Government
  Mayor Angelo Agnello
Area
  Total 24.3 km2 (9.4 sq mi)
Elevation 150 m (490 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 17,202
  Density 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Scordiensi (o scordienzi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 95048
Dialing code 095
Patron saint San Rocco
Saint day 16 August
Website Official website

Scordia (Sicilian: Scurdìa) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Catania. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 17,202 and an area of 24.3 square kilometres (9.4 sq mi).[1]

Scordia borders the following municipalities: Lentini, Militello in Val di Catania.

Demographic evolution

References

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

External links

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