Vallelunga Pratameno
Vallelunga Pratameno (Sicilian: Vaddilonga) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caltanissetta in the Italian region Sicily, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Caltanissetta. Vallelunga Pratameno borders the following municipalities: Cammarata, Castronovo di Sicilia, Polizzi Generosa, Sclafani Bagni, Valledolmo, Villalba.
Vallelunga Pratameno | |
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| Comune di Vallelunga Pratameno | |
Location of Vallelunga Pratameno 
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| Coordinates: 37°41′N 13°49′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Caltanissetta (CL) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tommaso Pelagalli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.2 km2 (15.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 472 m (1,549 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2012)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,641 |
| • Density | 93/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Vallelunghesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 93010 |
| Dialing code | 0934 |
| Patron saint | St. Mary of Loreto |
| Saint day | Fourth Sunday in September |
| Website | Official website |
Hundreds of Vallelungesi settled in the cities of Buffalo and Batavia in the US state of New York in the early 20th century, both communities establishing societies dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto, patroness of Vallelunga at the Buffalo and Batavia churches (both named St. Anthony of Padua Church). The annual feast is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of September.
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.