Sicilì

Sicilì is a southern Italian village and hamlet (frazione) of Morigerati, a municipality in the province of Salerno, Campania. As of 2011, it had a population of 364.[1]

Sicilì
A village's square
Sicilì
Location of Sicilì in Italy
Coordinates: 40°08′11.3″N 15°31′50.0″E
Country Italy
Region Campania
ProvinceSalerno (SA)
ComuneMorigerati
Elevation
205 m (673 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total364
Demonym(s)Siciliesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
84030[2]
Dialing code(+39) 0974
Patron saintSt. Blaise[3]
Saint day3 February and 14 May[3]

History

The village was first mentioned in 1521. It was named after Sicily, in honor of a Sicilian farmer who used the surrounding rural areas for pastoralism.[4]

Geography

Sicilì is a hill village located in southern Cilento, next to the Bussento river and its caves, a WWF oasis.[5][6] It is 3 km from Morigerati, 8 from Caselle in Pittari and Santa Marina, 13 from Torre Orsaia, 14 from Castel Ruggero, and 14 from Policastro, by the Tyrrhenian Coast.[7]

Transport

The village is served by the national highway SS 517/var Padula-Policastro at the exit "Sicilì-Morigerati", 3 km west. The highway links the Cilentan highway to the A3 Motorway. Nearest railway station, Torre Orsaia, is 17 km southwest.

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See also

References

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