Petralia Sottana
| Petralia Sottana | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Petralia Sottana | |
  Petralia Sottana Location of Petralia Sottana in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 37°48′N 14°5′E / 37.800°N 14.083°ECoordinates: 37°48′N 14°5′E / 37.800°N 14.083°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Palermo (PA) |
| Frazioni | Piano Battaglia, Landro, Tudia, Recattivo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Santo Inguaggiato (since May 14, 2007) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 178 km2 (69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,000 m (3,000 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,980 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Petraliesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 90027 |
| Dialing code | 0921 |
| Patron saint | San Calogero |
| Saint day | June 18 |
| Website | Official website |
Petralia Sottana (Sicilian: Pitralìa Suttana) is a town and comune in the Province of Palermo, in the island of Sicily, Italy. The main characters in Emanuele Crialese's 2006 film of Sicilian immigration to America, Nuovomondo, come from the town of Petralia.
Geography
The Madonie Mountains cover the commune. It includes the "Fractions" (frazioni) Piano Battaglia, Landro, Recattivo and Tudia.
The commune is on the border between the provinces of Palermo and Caltanissetta (CL). It is bounded by the communes of Alimena, Blufi, Caltanissetta (CL), Castelbuono, Castellana Sicula, Geraci Siculo, Isnello, Marianopoli (CL), Petralia Soprana, Polizzi Generosa, Resuttano (CL), Santa Caterina Villarmosa (CL), Villalba (CL).
Coat of arms
The coat of arms shows three lilies, referring to Lilium Petrae, a possible etymology of the town name.
Notable natives
- Luciano Chiara (July 2, 1910 – June 10, 1969 in Palermo) a mathematician, (Italian)
References
External links
- Birth Indices 1885-1895
- Petralia Sottana (Italian)
- Sicily Web - Petralia Sottana
- - Madonie & Piano Battaglia web - PIANO BATTAGLIA
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