Trapani

Trapani
Tràpani (Sicilian)
Comune di Trapani
Trapani seen from Erice. The islands of Favignana (left) and Levanzo (right) can be seen in the background
Trapani seen from Erice. The islands of Favignana (left) and Levanzo (right) can be seen in the background
Flag of Trapani
Coat of arms of Trapani
The comune of Trapani within the province of Trapani
The comune of Trapani within the province of Trapani
Location of Trapani
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Trapani is located in Italy
Trapani
Trapani
Location of Trapani in Italy
Trapani is located in Sicily
Trapani
Trapani
Trapani (Sicily)
Coordinates: 38°01′03″N 12°30′54″E / 38.01750°N 12.51500°E / 38.01750; 12.51500
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
ProvinceTrapani (TP)
FrazioniMarausa, Xitta, Palma, Fontanasalsa, Guarrato, Fulgatore, Salinagrande, Locogrande, Rilievo, Borgo Fazio, Ummari
Government
 • MayorGiacomo Tranchida (PD)
Area
 • Total271 km2 (105 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (March 31, 2020)[2]
 • Total67,531
 • Density250/km2 (650/sq mi)
DemonymTrapanese
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
91100
Dialing code0923
Patron saintSt. Albert
Saint dayAugust 7
WebsiteOfficial website

Trapani (US: /ˈtrɑːpəni/ TRAH-pə-nee, Italian: [ˈtraːpani] ; Sicilian: Tràpani [ˈʈɽaːpanɪ]) is a city and municipality (comune) on the west coast of Sicily, in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Trapani. Founded by Elymians, the city is still an important fishing port and the main gateway to the nearby Egadi Islands.

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved March 16, 2019.

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