Alimena | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Alimena | |
Coordinates: 37°42′N14°7′E / 37.700°N 14.117°E | |
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 code | 90020 |
Dialing code | 0921 |
Patron saint | St. Mary Magdalene |
Saint day | 1 September |
Website | Official website |
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