Trapani
Comune in Sicily, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the surname, see Trapani (surname).
"Drepanon" and "Drepane" redirect here. For Drepanon in Bithynia, see Helenopolis, Bithynia. For the genus of fishes, see Drepane (fish).
Trapani (US: /ˈtrɑːpəni/ TRAH-pə-nee, Italian: [ˈtraːpani] ⓘ; Sicilian: Tràpani [ˈʈɽaːpanɪ]) is a city and municipality (comune) on the west coast of Sicily, in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Trapani. Founded by Elymians, the city is still an important fishing port and the main gateway to the nearby Egadi Islands.
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Trapani
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Comune di Trapani | |
Coordinates: 38°01′03″N 12°30′54″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Province | Trapani (TP) |
Frazioni | Marausa, Xitta, Palma, Fontanasalsa, Guarrato, Fulgatore, Salinagrande, Locogrande, Rilievo, Borgo Fazio, Ummari |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giacomo Tranchida (PD) |
Area | |
• Total | 271 km2 (105 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Population (March 31, 2020)[2] | |
• Total | 67,531 |
• Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
Demonym | Trapanese |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 91100 |
Dialing code | 0923 |
Patron saint | St. Albert |
Saint day | August 7 |
Website | Official website |
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