Agrigento (Sicilian: Girgenti) is a city in the region of Sicily in southern Italy. It is also the capital of the Province of Agrigento. There are many relics there from the ancient Greeks and the Roman empire.
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| Città di Agrigento |
 Agrigento as seen from the Temple of Hera (Juno) in the Valley of the Temples. |
 Coat of arms |
| Motto: Signat Agrigentum mirabilis aula gigantum |
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Location of Agrigento in Italy Show map of ItalyAgrigento (Sicily) Show map of Sicily |
| Coordinates: 37°19′N 13°35′E |
| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Sicily |
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| Province | Agrigento (AG) |
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| Frazioni | Fontanelle, Giardina Gallotti, Monserrato, Montaperto, San Leone, Villaggio La Loggia, Villaggio Mosè, Villaggio Peruzzo, Villaseta |
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| • Mayor | Calogero Firetto (UdC) |
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| • Total | 245.32 km2 (94.72 sq mi) |
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| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
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| • Total | 59,791 |
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| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
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| Demonym(s) | Agrigentines, Girgintans |
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
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| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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| Postal code | 92100 |
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| Dialing code | 0922 |
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| Patron saint | St. Gerland (Gerlando) |
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| Saint day | 25 February |
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| Website | Official website |
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