Valguarnera Caropepe

Valguarnera Caropepe (Italian pronunciation: [valɡwarˈnɛːra karoˈpeːpe];[3] Sicilian: Carrapipi) is a comune in Province of Enna, Sicily, southern Italy. Valguarnera Caropepe stands at an elevation of 590 metres (1,940 ft) above sea level in a hilly area of the province.

Valguarnera Caropepe
Comune
Comune di Valguarnera Caropepe
Location of Valguarnera Caropepe
Valguarnera Caropepe
Location of Valguarnera Caropepe in Italy
Valguarnera Caropepe
Valguarnera Caropepe (Sicily)
Coordinates: 37°30′N 14°23′E
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
ProvinceEnna (EN)
Government
 • MayorFrancesca Draia
Area
 • Total9.41 km2 (3.63 sq mi)
Elevation
590 m (1,940 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
 • Total7,663
 • Density810/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Carrapipani or Valguarneresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
94019
Dialing code0935
Patron saintSt. Christopher
WebsiteOfficial website

Founded in 1628 by Francesco Valguarnera, it saw a remarkable growth during the 19th century associated with the thriving sulfur mining industry in the area.

The Chiesa Madre dedicated to Saint Christopher and the 18th century Palazzo del Municipio (the Town Hall), in the precincts of the former Monte Frumentario, are the most attractive buildings.

Relics dating from between the 7th century BC and the 14th century AD have been unearthed in the archaeological area of Rossomanno, in the town surroundings.

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. Luciano Canepari. Caropepe "Valguarnera Caropepe" Check |url= value (help). DiPI Online (in Italian). Retrieved 8 January 2021.


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