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Santa Flavia

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Country
  
Italy

Province / Metropolitan city
  
Palermo (PA)

Demonym(s)
  
Flavesi

Local time
  
Wednesday 1:13 AM

Postal code
  
90017

Dialling code
  
091

Region
  
Sicily

Elevation
  
55 m (180 ft)

Area
  
14 km²

Province
  
Province of Palermo

Patron saint
  
Saint Anne

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Frazioni
  
Porticello, Sant'Elia, Solanto

Weather
  
14°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 66% Humidity

Santa Flavia (known as Solunto until 1880) is a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy.

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Map of 90017 Santa Flavia Province of Palermo, Italy

Overview

The town is situated between the Gulf of Palermo and the town and hot springs known as Termini Imerese, on the Tyrrhenian Sea, 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Palermo. Inside the town are the remains of the ancient city of Soluntum.

The main agricultural product of Santa Flavia is the grapefruit. Additionally, the town, due to its location on the coast is known for its different types of fresh fish. The town caters to tourism, specifically its many seaside resorts.

Twin towns

  • Ondarroa, Spain
  • References

    Santa Flavia Wikipedia