Floridia (Italian pronunciation: [floˈriːdja]; Sicilian: Ciuriḍḍia[3] [çʊˈɾiɖɖja]; from Latin Florae dies "day of Flora" or the adjective floridus "florid")[4] is a town and comune in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (Italy).
Floridia
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Comune di Floridia | |
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Coordinates: 37°05′N 15°09′E / 37.083°N 15.150°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Province | Syracuse (SR) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Marco Carianni |
Area | |
• Total | 26.22 km2 (10.12 sq mi) |
Elevation | 111 m (364 ft) |
Population (December 31, 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 21,406 |
• Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
Demonym | Floridiani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 96014 |
Dialing code | 0931 |
Patron saint | SS. Maria Immacolata |
Saint day | December 8 |
Website | Official website |
Floridia lies 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Syracuse. Its principal industries are agriculture, livestock, and manufacturing.
Neighboring communities are Canicattini Bagni, Palazzolo Acreide, Syracuse, and Solarino.
On 11 August 2021, Floridia broke the record for the highest recorded temperature in Europe at 48.8 °C (119.8 °F).[5]
Floridia was founded in 1628.
Floridia's streets are laid out in an even, rectangular grid pattern. The main landmarks are:
Notable residents and historical figures include: