| Name | Palermo |
|---|---|
| Province | Palermo |
| Region | Sicily |
| Population | 632.499 |
| Density | 3.939pp/km² |
| Altitude | 14m |
| Climate Zone | B |
Palermo is a municipality of 632.499 inhabitants located in the Palermo province in the Italian region of Sicily in Southern Italy.
It has a population density of 3.939 people per km² and an altitude of 14 metres above the sea level.
Palermo accounts for about 50.77% of the total population in the province of Palermo and about 1.04961% of the overall population of Italy as of 2022.
About Palermo
Palermo is a city of contrasts, with its rich and diverse heritage, its monuments, such as the Norman Palace, the Cathedral, the Martorana, and the Zisa, and its colorful and lively streets.Palermo also has a unique and fascinating history, with its influences from the Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs, the Normans, and the Spanish.
Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians as Ziz in the 8th century BC.
It was ruled by the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs, the Normans, the Swabians, the Angevins, the Aragonese, and the Bourbons.
Palermo was the capital of the Kingdom of Sicily and the center of the Sicilian Vespers.
Palermo is the capital of Sicily and the largest island city in the Mediterranean.
Climate
Palermo is classified as a Climate Zone B, which means it is one of the warmest and sunniest locations in Italy.
The local climate is characterized by short, mild winters and long, hot and dry summers. Rainfall is mostly concentrated to the winter period.
The province of Palermo experiences on average 97.51 days of hot temperatures (over 30°C) and 0.00 cold temperature days (<5°C) per year.
Precipitation in the form of rain or snow occurs around 83.40 days per year. Fog is rarely an issue, with little to no foggy days throughout the year.
The municipality of Palermo enjoys approximately 8.6 hours of sunshine per day. This means that the town experiences an average of 348.78 sunny days in a year.
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