Guarrato
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Guarrato | |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Province of Trapani |
| Comune | Misiliscemi |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,300 |
| Demonym | Guarratari |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 91031 |
| Dialing code | 0923 |
| Patron saint | True Cross |
Guarrato is a frazione of the comune of Misiliscemi, located on the road to Marsala, about 10 km from Trapani city, on the west coast of Sicily in Italy.
The origin of the settlement dates to the 13th century. According to one theory, the name of the settlement comes from the Sicilian word "guarratu", which might be a variant of "quadradu" (square).[1] Another theory derives the name from the Marsalese Guarrato family, which settled in the area.[citation needed]
The church is from 1869 and is one of the most notable in the rural hinterland of Trapani. There are several Bagli in the area, including the Baglio dei Coffa and the Baglio dei dannati.