Geraci Siculo (Sicilian: Jiraci) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Palermo. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]

Geraci Siculo
Comune di Geraci Siculo
Location of Geraci Siculo
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Geraci Siculo is located in Italy
Geraci Siculo
Geraci Siculo
Location of Geraci Siculo in Italy
Geraci Siculo is located in Sicily
Geraci Siculo
Geraci Siculo
Geraci Siculo (Sicily)
Coordinates: 37°52′N 14°9′E / 37.867°N 14.150°E / 37.867; 14.150
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
Metropolitan cityPalermo (PA)
Government
 • MayorBartolo Vienna
Area
 • Total113.2 km2 (43.7 sq mi)
Elevation
1,072 m (3,517 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2016)[2]
 • Total1,873
 • Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)
DemonymGeracesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
90010
Dialing code0921
Patron saintSt. Bartholomew
WebsiteOfficial website

Geraci Siculo borders the following municipalities: Castel di Lucio, Castelbuono, Gangi, Nicosia, Petralia Soprana, Petralia Sottana, San Mauro Castelverde.

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. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ "Sicilia" (in Italian). Retrieved 1 August 2023.