Campobello di Licata

Campobello di Licata
Comune
Comune di Campobello di Licata
Campobello di Licata
Location of Campobello di Licata in Italy
Coordinates: 37°15′N 13°55′E / 37.250°N 13.917°E / 37.250; 13.917Coordinates: 37°15′N 13°55′E / 37.250°N 13.917°E / 37.250; 13.917
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Province Agrigento (AG)
Government
 • Mayor Giovanni Picone
Area
 • Total 80.9 km2 (31.2 sq mi)
Elevation 316 m (1,037 ft)
Population (1 January 2016)[1]
 • Total 10,092
 • Density 120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Campobellesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 92023
Dialing code 0922
Website Official website

Campobello di Licata (Sicilian: Campubbeddu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Agrigento in the Italian region Sicily, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Agrigento.

History

In the 11th century, the Castello di Bifar was built in Campobello di Licata. It was destroyed in the earthquake of 1693.[2]

Geography

Campobello di Licata borders the following municipalities: Licata, Naro, Ravanusa and Canicattì.

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. ↑ Cimino, Francesco. "Castello Di Bifar". iCastelli.it (in Italian). Retrieved 22 August 2015.


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