Altofonte
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| Comune di Altofonte | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Palermo (PA) |
| Mayor | Vincenzo Di Girolamo |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Area | 35.3 km² (14 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2004-12-31[1]) | |
| - Total | 9,649 |
| - Density | 273/km² (707/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Altofontini or Parchitani |
| Dialing code | 091 |
| Postal code | 90030 |
| Frazioni | Piano Maglio, Blandino |
| Patron | St. Hanna |
| - Day | July 26 |
| Website: www.comune.altofonte.pa.it | |
Altofonte is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 9 km southwest of Palermo.
Altofonte borders the following municipalities: Belmonte Mezzagno, Monreale, Palermo, Piana degli Albanesi, Santa Cristina Gela.
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[edit] Main sights
- Church of Santa Maria in Altofonte, built in 1633.
- Church of San Michele Arcangelo (early 12th century)
[edit] Demographic evolution
[edit] References
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