Valverde, Sicily

Valverde
Comune
Comune di Valverde
Sanctuary of the Madonna, Valverde. It was originally constructed in the latter half of the 13th century, and enlarged and embellished in the 16th century.
Valverde
Location of Valverde in Italy
Coordinates: 37°34′N 15°7′E / 37.567°N 15.117°E / 37.567; 15.117Coordinates: 37°34′N 15°7′E / 37.567°N 15.117°E / 37.567; 15.117
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Metropolitan city Catania (CT)
Government
 • Mayor Angelo Spina
Area
 • Total 5.52 km2 (2.13 sq mi)
Elevation 567 m (1,860 ft)
Population (1 January 2015)[1]
 • Total 7,855
 • Density 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Valverdesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 95028
Dialing code 095
Website Official website

Valverde (Sicilian: Bedduvirdi) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 kilometres (110 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 7 kilometres (4 mi) northeast of Catania.

Valverde borders the following municipalities: Aci Bonaccorsi, Aci Castello, Aci Catena, Aci Sant'Antonio, San Giovanni la Punta, San Gregorio di Catania.

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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