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Aci Castello
Jaci Casteḍḍu (Sicilian) | |
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Comune di Aci Castello | |
Coordinates: 37°33′20″N 15°08′45″E / 37.55556°N 15.14583°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) |
Frazioni | Aci Trezza, Ficarazzi, Cannizzaro |
Government | |
• Mayor | Carmelo Scandurra |
Area | |
• Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
Population (30 April 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 18,614 |
• Density | 2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
Demonym | Castellesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 95021 |
Dialing code | 095 |
Patron saint | Saint Maurus Abbot |
Saint day | January 15 |
Website | Official website |
Aci Castello (Sicilian: Jaci Casteḍḍu) is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania in Sicily, Italy. Located 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of Catania on the Mediterranean coast, [3] the city's primary economic sectors are agriculture and industry (in Catania). The city is surrounded by Aci Catena, Acireale, Catania, San Gregorio di Catania and Valverde.