Augusta, Sicily
Augusta (Italian: [auˈɡusta], archaically Agosta; Sicilian: Austa [aˈusta]; Greek and Latin: Megara Hyblaea, Medieval: Augusta) is a town and comune in the province of Syracuse, located on the eastern coast of Sicily (southern Italy). The city is one of the main harbours in Italy, especially for oil refineries (Sonatrach and others as part of the complex Augusta-Priolo) which are in its vicinity.
Augusta
Austa (Sicilian) | |
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| Comune di Augusta | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Augusta | |
Augusta Location of Augusta in Italy Augusta Augusta (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 37°15′N 15°13′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Syracuse (SR) |
| Frazioni | Agnone Bagni, Brucoli |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Di Mare (Five Star Movement) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 111.16 km2 (42.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2017) | |
| • Total | 35,854 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (840/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Augustani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 96011 |
| Dialing code | 0931 |
| Patron saint | St. Dominic |
| Saint day | May 24 |
| Website | Official website |
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