Butera

Butera (Sicilian: Vutera) is an Italian town and a commune in the province of Caltanissetta, in the southern part of the island of Sicily. It is bounded by the comuni of Gela, Licata, Mazzarino, Ravanusa and Riesi. It has a population of 4,653 (2017) and is 49 km (30 mi) from Caltanissetta, the province's capital.

Butera
District of Butera
Butera in the Province of Caltanissetta
Location of Butera
Butera
Location of Butera in Italy
Butera
Butera (Sicily)
Coordinates: 37°11′N 14°11′E
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
ProvinceCaltanissetta (CL)
FrazioniButera Scalo, Falconara, Marina di Butera, Piano della Fiera, Tenutella
Government
  MayorFilippo Balbo
Area
  Total295 km2 (114 sq mi)
Elevation
402 m (1,319 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2017)
  Total4,653
  Density16/km2 (41/sq mi)
DemonymButeresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
93011
Dialing code0934
Patron saintSt. Roch
Saint dayAugust 16
WebsiteOfficial website
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