Coordinates: 37°23′N 14°42′E / 37.383°N 14.700°E / 37.383; 14.700

Ramacca

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Ramacca
Comune di Ramacca
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CountryItaly
RegionSicily
Metropolitan cityCatania (CT)
FrazioniLibertinia
Government
 • MayorGiuseppe Limoli
Area
 • Total
306.44 km2 (118.32 sq mi)
Elevation
270 m (890 ft)
Population
 (31 March 2018)[1]
 • Total
10,854
 • Density35.420/km2 (91.736/sq mi)
DemonymRamacchesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
95040
Dialing code095
WebsiteOfficial website

Ramacca [raˈmakka] is a comune (municipality) in a mountainous area in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region of Sicily, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Catania. It lies west of the Plain of Catania. Ramacca borders the following municipalities: Agira, Aidone, Assoro, Belpasso, Castel di Judica, Lentini, Mineo, Palagonia, Paternò, Raddusa.

Its name derives from the Arabic Rahal Mohac, which means Hamlet of Mohac.

Ramacca is home to the Sagra del Carciofo, an artichoke festival held every April. The city's economy is largely based on the cultivation of artichokes.

References

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  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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