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Aidone Aiduni | |
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Comune di Aidone | |
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Coordinates: 37°25′N14°27′E / 37.417°N 14.450°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Province | Enna (EN) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Vincenzo Lacchiana |
Area | |
• Total | 210.78 km2 (81.38 sq mi) |
Elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
Population (30 November 2017) [2] | |
• Total | 4,813 |
• Density | 23/km2 (59/sq mi) |
Demonym | Aidonesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 94010 |
Dialing code | 0935 |
Patron saint | Saint Lawrence |
Saint day | August 10 |
Website | Official website |
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