San Giovanni la Punta (Sicilian: San Giuvanni la Punta) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northeast of Catania.
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San Giovanni la Punta | |
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Comune | |
Comune di San Giovanni la Punta | |
Facade of the 14th century Duomo, located in San Giovanni la Punta's central square. | |
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Location of San Giovanni la Punta ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 37°35′N 15°6′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) |
Frazioni | Trappeto |
Government | |
• Mayor | Antonino Bellia |
Area | |
• Total | 10.6 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 23,060 |
• Density | 2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Puntesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 95037 |
Dialing code | 095 |
Patron saint | St. John the Evangelist |
Saint day | 27 December |
Website | Official website |
San Giovanni la Punta borders the following municipalities: Aci Bonaccorsi, Pedara, San Gregorio di Catania, Sant'Agata li Battiati, Trecastagni, Tremestieri Etneo, Valverde, Viagrande.
Sicily · Comuni of the Metropolitan City of Catania | |
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