Trapani
Trapani (US: /ˈtrɑːpəni/ TRAH-pə-nee, Italian: [ˈtraːpani] ⓘ; Sicilian: Tràpani [ˈʈɽaːpanɪ]) is a city and municipality (comune) on the west coast of Sicily, in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Trapani. Founded by Elymians, the city is still an important fishing port and the main gateway to the nearby Egadi Islands.
Trapani
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| Comune di Trapani | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
The comune of Trapani within the province of Trapani | |
Location of Trapani | |
Trapani Location of Trapani in Italy Trapani Trapani (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 38°01′03″N 12°30′54″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Trapani (TP) |
| Frazioni | Marausa, Xitta, Palma, Fontanasalsa, Guarrato, Fulgatore, Salinagrande, Locogrande, Rilievo, Borgo Fazio, Ummari |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giacomo Tranchida (PD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 271 km2 (105 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Population (March 31, 2020) | |
| • Total | 67,531 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Trapanese |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 91100 |
| Dialing code | 0923 |
| Patron saint | St. Albert |
| Saint day | August 7 |
| Website | Official website |
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