Nicosia, Sicily
Nicosia
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| Comune di Nicosia | |
Town hall | |
Location of Nicosia | |
| Coordinates: 37°45′N 14°24′E / 37.750°N 14.400°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Province of Enna (EN) |
| Frazioni | Villadoro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luigi Bonelli |
| Area | |
• Total | 217.78 km2 (84.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 724 m (2,375 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 12,502 |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Nicosiani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 94014 |
| Dialing code | 0935 |
| Patron saint | St Nicholas of Bari |
| Saint day | 6 December |
| Website | Official website |
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Nicosia (Italian: [nikoˈziːa]; Gallo-Italic of Sicily: Nẹcọscia; Sicilian: Nicusìa) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Enna, in the Italian region of Sicily. It is located at 720 metres above sea level, on a rocky massive culminating in four imposing hills. The origin of Nicosia is uncertain. Nicosia and Troina are the northernmost towns in the province of Enna. The vicinity was traditionally made up of salt mines and arable lands.