Bronte, Sicily
Bronte (Arbëreshë Albanian: Brontë) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania, in Sicily, southern Italy. The town is situated approximately 16 kilometres (10 mi) west-northwest from Mount Etna, on the side of the valley of the Simeto river, and about 32 kilometres (20 mi) west from Giarre and Sicily's eastern coast. Bronte's economy relies mostly on farming, particularly of pistachio nuts. The town was settled and historically inhabited by the Arbëreshë community.
Bronte | |
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| Comune di Bronte | |
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Location of Bronte | |
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| Coordinates: 37°47′N 14°50′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Firrarello |
| Area | |
| • Total | 249 km2 (96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2017) | |
| • Total | 19,074 |
| • Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Brontesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 95034 |
| Dialing code | 095 |
| Patron saint | St. Blaise |
| Saint day | 3 February |
| Website | Official website |
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