Adrano
Adrano (Italian: [aˈdraːno]; Adernò until 1929; Sicilian: Ddirnò), ancient Adranon, is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania on the east coast of Sicily.
Adrano
Dirnò (Sicilian) | |
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| Comune di Adrano | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Adrano | |
Adrano Location of Adrano in Italy Adrano Adrano (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 37°40′N 14°50′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fabio Mancuso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 83.22 km2 (32.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2017) | |
| • Total | 35,767 |
| • Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Adraniti |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 95031 |
| Dialing code | 095 |
| Patron saint | Nicolò Politi Vincent of Saragossa |
| Saint day | 3 August |
| Website | Official website |
It is situated around 41 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Catania, which was also the capital of the province to which Adrano belonged, now a metropolitan city. It lies near the foot of Mount Etna, at the confluence of the Simeto and Salso rivers. It is the commercial center for a region where olives and citrus fruit are grown. Neighbouring towns include: Biancavilla, Bronte, Paternò, Randazzo, Santa Maria di Licodia and Centuripe.
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