Altavilla Milicia | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Altavilla Milicia | |
The coast of Altavilla Milicia
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Location of Altavilla Milicia in Italy | |
Coordinates: 38°3′N 13°33′E / 38.050°N 13.550°ECoordinates: 38°3′N 13°33′E / 38.050°N 13.550°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Province / Metropolitan city | Palermo (PA) |
Frazioni | Torre Colonna |
Government | |
• Mayor | Nino Parisi |
Area | |
• Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
Population (December 2013) | |
• Total | 7,888 |
• Density | 340/km2 (890/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Altavillesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 90010 |
Dialing code | 091 |
Patron saint | Madonna della Milicia |
Saint day | September 6, 7 and 8 |
Website | Official website |
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.
The Commune is named after the Hauteville family, Norman Settlers who conquered Sicily in the 11th century and later became the rulling dynasty of the island. 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.
Altavilla Milicia borders the municipalities of Casteldaccia and Trabia.