Sant'Angelo Muxaro
| Sant'Angelo Muxaro | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Sant'Angelo Muxaro | |
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  Sant'Angelo Muxaro Location of Sant'Angelo Muxaro in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 37°28′15″N 13°32′47″E / 37.47083°N 13.54639°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Agrigento (AG) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lorenzo Alfano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.55 km2 (24.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 335 m (1,099 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,330 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (53/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Santangelesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 92020 |
| Dialing code | 0922 |
| Patron saint | St. Angelus of Jerusalem |
| Saint day | August 16 |
| Website | Official website |
Sant'Angelo Muxaro (Sicilian: Sant'Àngilu Muxaru) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Agrigento in the Italian region Sicily, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) south of Palermo and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Agrigento.
History
Four gold and silver bowls dating from 650-600 BC were found in a tomb in the vicinity of the village in the 18th Century. Only one gold bowl remains, now in the British Museum's collection. The BM's phiale is decorated with 6 striding bulls and has become a symbol of Sant'Angelo Muxaro.[2]
In the early 17th century there was an Arbëreshë settlement in the area, but now the Arbëresh language has disappeared from usage.
Geography
Sant'Angelo Muxaro borders the following municipalities: Agrigento, Alessandria della Rocca, Aragona, Casteltermini, Cattolica Eraclea, Cianciana, Raffadali, San Biagio Platani, Santa Elisabetta.
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ British Museum Collection
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