Castelbuono

Castelbuono (Sicilian: Castiddubbuonu) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily (southern Italy).

Castelbuono
Comune di Castelbuono
Location of Castelbuono
Castelbuono
Location of Castelbuono in Italy
Castelbuono
Castelbuono (Sicily)
Coordinates: 37°56′N 14°06′E
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
Metropolitan cityPalermo (PA)
Government
  MayorMario Cicero
Area
  Total60.51 km2 (23.36 sq mi)
Elevation
423 m (1,388 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)
  Total8,795
  Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
DemonymCastelbuonesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
90013
Dialing code0921
Patron saintSt. Anne
Saint dayJuly 26
WebsiteOfficial website

It is known for its castle from which its name derives, and around which the city developed in the 14th century.

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