Vittoria, Sicily

Vittoria (Italian pronunciation: [vitˈtɔːrja]) is a town and comune in the province of Ragusa, Sicily, southern Italy.^[2] With its 64,212 inhabitants, Vittoria is the second most populated municipality of the province after Ragusa.

Vittoria
Comune
Città di Vittoria
Church of the Graces
Coat of arms
Vittoria within the Province of Ragusa
Location of Vittoria
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Coordinates: 36°57′N 14°32′E
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Province	Ragusa (RG)
Frazioni	Scoglitti
Government
• Mayor	Francesco Aiello
Area [1]
• Total	181.31 km2 (70.00 sq mi)
Elevation	168 m (551 ft)
Population  (30 November 2016)
• Total	64,212
• Density	350/km2 (920/sq mi)
Demonym	Vittoriesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	97019
Dialing code	0932
Patron saint	St. John the Baptist
Saint day	First Sunday of July
Website	Official website

History

Vittoria is the youngest town in the province and it presents a modern checkerboard structure, with wide and straight streets. The town's womenfolk are known to still do intricate embroideries, first adopted during the period of Arab rule in Sicily.

Geography

The town was founded on a very fertile valley known as "Boscopiano". On the south of the city there is the "natural reserve of Aleppo pines" (Riserva naturale del Pino d'Aleppo). The coastlines along the sea are low and sandy with rare rocks. The highest point, though poorly mountainous, is Mount Calvo (250 meters). Vittoria is located between the municipalities of Acate and Ragusa, while the hillside is bordered by the towns of Comiso and Chiaramonte Gulfi. It is located 27 km from Ragusa and Gela, 108 km from Siracusa and 131 km from Catania. Vittoria has an altitude of 168 meters s.l.m. and an area of 181.31 km². Its only hamlet (frazione) is the seaside locality of Scoglitti. However, in addition to the urban area, it has 45 different contrade.^[3]

Climate

The climate is typically Mediterranean, though slightly higher temperatures are usually recorded when compared to other municipalities in the area, due to the fact the city sits at a lower elevation. The coldest month of the year is January and the hottest July and August.

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1861 15,882 —     1871 17,461 +9.9% 1881 23,773 +36.1% 1901 32,214 +35.5% 1911 31,889 −1.0% 1921 32,837 +3.0% 1931 38,802 +18.2% 1936 37,569 −3.2%	Year Pop. ±% 1951 43,239 +15.1% 1961 45,035 +4.2% 1971 46,130 +2.4% 1981 51,240 +11.1% 1991 55,280 +7.9% 2001 55,317 +0.1% 2011 61,006 +10.3% 2021 62,533 +2.5%
Source: ISTAT

Economy

Vittoria is an important area in south-eastern Sicily, between the Hyblean plateau and the sea famous for cultivating Nero d’Avola and Frappato - two types of wine grapes destined for very important wines such as Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. The city of Vittoria is home to the largest fruit and vegetable markets in Italy, and is the most important in Europe for tomatoes.^[4]

Twin towns — sister cities

Vittoria is twinned with:

• Mátészalka, Hungary
• Siġġiewi, Malta

See also

• Scoglitti
• Monti Iblei Cup (Hill Climb)
• Cerasuolo di Vittoria (wine)
• Capuliato (Condiment)
• F.C. Vittoria
• A.C.D. Città di Vittoria