Floridia (Italian pronunciation: [floˈriːdja]; Sicilian: Ciuriḍḍia[3] [çʊˈɾiɖɖja]; from Latin Florae dies "day of Flora" or the adjective floridus "florid")[4] is a town and comune in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (Italy).

Floridia
Ciuriḍḍia (Sicilian)
Comune di Floridia
Coat of arms of Floridia
Location of Floridia
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Floridia is located in Italy
Floridia
Floridia
Location of Floridia in Italy
Floridia is located in Sicily
Floridia
Floridia
Floridia (Sicily)
Coordinates: 37°05′N 15°09′E / 37.083°N 15.150°E / 37.083; 15.150
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
ProvinceSyracuse (SR)
Government
 • MayorMarco Carianni
Area
 • Total26.22 km2 (10.12 sq mi)
Elevation
111 m (364 ft)
Population
 (December 31, 2005)[2]
 • Total21,406
 • Density820/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
DemonymFloridiani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
96014
Dialing code0931
Patron saintSS. Maria Immacolata
Saint dayDecember 8
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

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Floridia lies 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Syracuse. Its principal industries are agriculture, livestock, and manufacturing.

Neighboring communities are Canicattini Bagni, Palazzolo Acreide, Syracuse, and Solarino.

Climate

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On 11 August 2021, Floridia broke the record for the highest recorded temperature in Europe at 48.8 °C (119.8 °F).[5]

History

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Floridia was founded in 1628.

Main sights

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Floridia's streets are laid out in an even, rectangular grid pattern. The main landmarks are:

Notable people born or raised in Floridia

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Notable residents and historical figures include:

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ AA.; VV. (1996). Dizionario di toponomastica. Storia e significato dei nomi geografici italiani. Milano: GARZANTI. p. 276.
  4. ^ "Comune di Floridia". Comuni-italiani.it.
  5. ^ "Record heat in Sicily, 48.8 degrees in Floridia: it is the highest temperature ever in Europe". Italy24news.com. 11 August 2021. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.