San Gregorio di Catania | ||
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Comune | ||
Comune di San Gregorio di Catania | ||
Mount Etna seen from San Gregorio. | ||
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Coordinates: 37°34′N15°7′E / 37.567°N 15.117°E | ||
Country | Italy | |
Region | Sicily | |
Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Carmelo Corsaro | |
Area | ||
• Total | 5.65 km2 (2.18 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) | |
Population (1 January 2015 [1] ) | ||
• Total | 11,894 | |
• Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Sangregoresi | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 95027 | |
Dialing code | 095 | |
Patron saint | Pope Gregory I | |
Saint day | September 3 | |
Website | Official website |
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