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Altofonte
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| Comune di Altofonte | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Frazioni | Piano Maglio, Blandino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Population
(31 December 2013)
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| • Total | 10,378 |
| • Density | 297/km2 (768/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Altofontini or Parchitani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
90030
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| Dialing code | 091 |
| Patron saint | St. Hanna |
| Saint day | 26 July |
Altofonte (Sicilian: Parcu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Palermo.
Altofonte borders the following municipalities: Belmonte Mezzagno, Monreale, Palermo, Piana degli Albanesi, San Giuseppe Jato.
Main sights
- Church of Santa Maria in Altofonte, built in 1633.
- Church of San Michele Arcangelo (early 12th century)
Demographic evolution
See also
In Spanish: Altofonte para niños
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