Isola delle Femmine

Located 15 kilometers from Palermo, this mainland town faces a small uninhabited island in the Mediterranean Sea, with both sharing the same name.

The area contained a tonnara for tuna processing during Norman rule, receiving official recognition when King William II granted the lands to Monreale Abbey in 1176.

Many residents emigrated to California between 1890 and 1925, establishing fishing communities in Pittsburg, Martinez, and Monterey, including the DiMaggio baseball family ancestors.

The town sits at an elevation of 7 meters above sea level and connects directly to neighboring Palermo through the coastal transportation network.

The name evolved from 'insula Euphemii' through various linguistic transformations, eventually becoming Isola delle Femmine, despite no historical evidence of female inhabitants.

Location: Metropolitan City of Palermo

Capital city: Isola delle Femmine

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Shares border with: Palermo, Torretta, Capaci

Website: https://comune.isoladellefemmine.pa.it

GPS coordinates: 38.20000,13.25000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36