Priolo Gargallo
Priolo Gargallo (Sicilian: Priolu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (southern Italy). It is about 190 kilometres (120 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) northwest of Syracuse.
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Location of Priolo Gargallo 
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| Coordinates: 37°10′N 15°11′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Syracuse (SR) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Gianni |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.92 km2 (21.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,892 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Priolesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 96010 |
| Dialing code | 0931 |
| Website | Official website |
The name Priolo Gargallo comes from the nobleman Marquis Gargallo who owned land in this part of Sicily.
Priolo Gargallo borders the following municipalities: Melilli, Syracuse, Solarino, Sortino.
Economy
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
External links
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