Alimena

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Alimena
Comune
Comune di Alimena
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Alimena
Location of Alimena in Italy
Coordinates: 37°42′N14°7′E / 37.700°N 14.117°E / 37.700; 14.117
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Metropolitan city Palermo (PA)
Government
  Mayor Alvise Stracci
Area
  Total 59 km2 (23 sq mi)
Elevation 750 m (2,460 ft)
Population (31 December 2014) [1]
  Total 2,083
  Density 35/km2 (91/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Alimenesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code90020
Dialing code 0921
Patron saint St. Mary Magdalene
Saint day 1 September
Website Official website

Alimena is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region of Sicily, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southeast of Palermo.

<i>Comune</i> third-level administrative divisions of the Italian Republic

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Metropolitan City of Palermo Metropolitan City in Sicily, Italy

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References

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