Caltanissetta
Caltanissetta (pronounced [kaltanisˈsetta] ⓘ; Sicilian: Nissa or Cartanissetta) is a comune in the central interior of Sicily, Italy, and the capital of the Province of Caltanissetta. Its inhabitants are called Nisseni.
Caltanissetta
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| Comune di Caltanissetta | |
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Coat of arms | |
Caltanissetta within its Province | |
Location of Caltanissetta | |
Caltanissetta Location of Caltanissetta in Italy Caltanissetta Caltanissetta (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 37°29′25″N 14°03′45″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Caltanissetta (CL) |
| Frazioni | Bifaria, Borgo Petilia, Borgo Canicassè Casale, Cozzo di Naro, Favarella, Prestianni, Villaggio Santa Barbara, Santa Rita, Xirbi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Gambino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 421.5 km2 (162.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 568 m (1,864 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2017) | |
| • Total | 62,797 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Nisseni |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 93100 |
| Dialing code | 0934 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael |
| Saint day | September 29 |
| Website | Official website |
In 2017, the city had a population of 62,797. It is the 14th largest comune in Italy measured by area, the sixth highest comune in Italy by elevation (568 m), the second highest elevation in Sicily after the city of Enna (912 m).
Its patron saint is Archangel Michael.
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