Lentini
Lintini (Sicilian) | |
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Comune di Lentini | |
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Coordinates: 37°17′N 15°00′E / 37.283°N 15.000°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Province | Syracuse (SR) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rosario Lo Faro (Lista civica) |
Area | |
• Total | 215.75 km2 (83.30 sq mi) |
Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
Population (31 October 2023)[3] | |
• Total | 21,425 |
• Density | 99/km2 (260/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Italian: Lentinese(i) Sicilian: Lintinisi (masc.), Lintinisa (fem.) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 96016 |
Dialing code | 095 |
Patron saint | Saints Alphius, Philadelphus and Cyrinus |
Saint day | May 10 |
Website | Official website |
Lentini (pronounced [lenˈti.ni]; Sicilian: Lintini; Latin: Leontīnī; Ancient Greek: Λεοντῖνοι) is a town and comune in the Province of Syracuse, southeastern Sicily (Southern Italy), located 35 km (22 miles) north-west of Syracuse.