Altofonte facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Altofonte
Comune
Comune di Altofonte
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)
• 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
Dialing code	091
Patron saint	St. Hanna
Saint day	26 July

Altofonte (which is called Parcu in the Sicilian language) is a small town, or comune, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy. It is located about 9 kilometers (around 5.6 miles) southwest of the big city of Palermo.

Altofonte shares its borders with several other towns. These include Belmonte Mezzagno, Monreale, Palermo, Piana degli Albanesi, and San Giuseppe Jato.

Exploring Altofonte: What to See

Altofonte has some interesting old buildings that you can visit. These places show the town's history and culture.

Important Churches in Altofonte

• Church of Santa Maria in Altofonte: This church was built a long time ago, in the year 1633. It's a key part of the town's history.
• Church of San Michele Arcangelo (St. Michael the Archangel): This church is even older! It was built in the early 12th century, which means it's over 900 years old.

How Altofonte's Population Has Changed

This section shows how the number of people living in Altofonte has grown or changed over many years. It's like a history lesson about the town's population.

See also

In Spanish: Altofonte para niños