Aci Castello
Aci Castello (Sicilian: Jaci Casteḍḍu) is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania in Sicily, Italy. The city is located 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of Catania on the Mediterranean coast. The primary economic sectors are agriculture and industry (in Catania). The city is neighbored by Aci Catena, Acireale, Catania, San Gregorio di Catania and Valverde.
Aci Castello
Jaci Casteḍḍu (Sicilian) | |
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| Comune di Aci Castello | |
The Castello Normanno at Aci Castello | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Aci Castello | |
Aci Castello Location of Aci Castello in Italy Aci Castello Aci Castello (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 37°33′20″N 15°08′45″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) |
| Frazioni | Aci Trezza, Ficarazzi, Cannizzaro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carmelo Scandurra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2017) | |
| • Total | 18,614 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castellesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 95021 |
| Dialing code | 095 |
| Patron saint | Saint Maurus Abbot |
| Saint day | January 15 |
| Website | Official website |
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