Altavilla Milicia is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Palermo.
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Altavilla Milicia | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Altavilla Milicia | |
Location of Altavilla Milicia | |
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Coordinates: 38°3′N 13°33′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Metropolitan city | Palermo (PA) |
Frazioni | Torre Colonna |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giuseppe Virga |
Area | |
• Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 8,452 |
• Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Altavillesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 90010 |
Dialing code | 091 |
Patron saint | Madonna della Milicia |
Saint day | September 6, 7 and 8 |
Website | Official website |
The Commune is named after the Hauteville family, Norman Settlers who conquered Sicily in the 11th century and later became the ruling dynasty of the island.[3][4] The name Altavilla is an Italian translation of the French Hauteville. The feudal Barony of Altavilla later passed into the hands of the Adragna family.
One of the sights is the Sanctuary of the "Madonna della Milicia".
Altavilla Milicia borders the municipalities of Casteldaccia and Trabia.
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