Solarino
Comune in Sicily, Italy
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Solarino (Sicilian: San Paulu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (Italy). It is about 190 kilometres (120 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) west of Syracuse. As of 31 December 2006, it had a population of 7,365 and an area of 13.01 square kilometres (5.02 mi2).[3]
Solarino | |
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| Comune di Solarino | |
  Solarino Location of Solarino in Italy  Solarino Solarino (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 37°6′N 15°7′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Province of Syracuse (SR) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tiziano Spada |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.01 km2 (5.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2006)[2] | |
• Total | 7,365 |
| • Density | 566.1/km2 (1,466/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Solarinesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 96010 |
| Dialing code | 0931 |
| Patron saint | Saint Paul |
| Saint day | First Sunday of August |
| Website | Official website |
The father of Italian Australian Martial artist Sam Greco was born in Solarino, eventually settling in Melbourne, Australia.
Solarino borders the following municipalities: Floridia, Palazzolo Acreide, Priolo Gargallo, Syracuse, Sortino.
Demographic evolution
Sister cities
New Britain, (United States).
Brunswick - Merri-bek, (Australia).
Photogallery
Panorama.
Church of St. Paul.
The Requisenz Palace.
Monument to Fallen Italian Soldiers by night.
Plebiscito square.
Plebiscito square in snow.
The IV November Square.
Solarino's north side and Climiti mountain.
Church of "Madonna delle Lacrime".
The "Pippo Scatà" Stadium.
The hydroelectric station of Anapo river near Solarino.
