Palma di Montechiaro

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Palma di Montechiaro, Commune in Province of Agrigento, Italy

Palma di Montechiaro extends across 77 square kilometers of Sicilian terrain at an elevation of 165 meters above the Mediterranean Sea.

The settlement changed its name to Palma di Montechiaro in 1863 to recognize the influence of the Chiaramonte family who maintained their fortress nearby.

Local celebrations center around Maria Santissima del Rosario, with community festivities taking place annually on September 8 throughout the streets.

The municipality provides essential services to its 22,663 residents while maintaining connections to neighboring towns through regional transportation networks.

Archaeological excavations near the town have revealed numerous artifacts from the Magna Graecia period, documenting ancient Greek settlements in this area.

Location: Free municipal consortium of Agrigento

Capital city: Palma di Montechiaro

Elevation above the sea: 165 m

Shares border with: Camastra, Licata, Agrigento, Naro

Website: http://comune.palmadimontechiaro.ag.it

GPS coordinates: 37.19361,13.76583

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44

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