Favara, Sicily
Favara (Italian and Sicilian: [faˈvaːɾa]) is a town and comune of south central Sicily (Italy), in the province of Agrigento, 8 kilometres (5 mi) north-east of Agrigento by road, with which it forms a conurbation.
Favara | |
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| Comune di Favara | |
Panorama of Favara | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of the municipality of Favara in the province of Agrigento | |
Location of Favara | |
Favara Location of Favara in Italy Favara Favara (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 37°19′07″N 13°39′47″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Agrigento (AG) |
| Frazioni | Quattro Strade |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonio Palumbo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 81.88 km2 (31.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 338 m (1,109 ft) |
| Population (1-1-2021) | |
| • Total | 31,821 |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Favarese(i) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 92026 |
| Dialing code | 0922 |
| Patron saint | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Saint day | June 13 |
| Website | Official website |
Historically, the town has had a considerable agricultural trade, and there are sulfur and other mines in the neighborhood.
It is regionally famous for the Easter Lamb, a local pastry produced there from almonds and pistachios.
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