Misilmeri

Misilmeri (Sicilian: Musulumeli) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. It is approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Palermo, and is located in the Eleuterio Valley on the southern slopes of Montagna Grande.

Misilmeri Musulumeli (Sicilian)
Comune
Comune di Misilmeri
Coat of arms
Location of Misilmeri
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Coordinates: 38°2′5″N 13°27′5″E
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Metropolitan city	Palermo (PA)
Frazioni	Gibilrossa, Portella di Mare
Government
• Mayor	Rosalia Stadarelli
Area [1]
• Total	69.49 km2 (26.83 sq mi)
Elevation	129 m (423 ft)
Population  (31 December 2017)[2]
• Total	29,375
• Density	420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Demonym	Misilmeresi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	90036
Dialing code	091
Patron saint	Justus of Cagliari
Saint day	Last Sunday of August
Website	www.comune.misilmeri.pa.it

Misilmeri dates from the Muslim emirate of Sicily: the village rose around a castle (today known as Castello dell'Emiro, or "Castle of the Emir") founded by emir Jafar II (998–1019). Its name derives from Arabic Manzil al-Amīr (منزل الأمير), meaning "the resting place / messuage of the Emir". In 1068, the Battle of Misilmeri was fought between the Normans and Arabs.

Misilmeri is the birthplace of the magistrate Rocco Chinnici.