Info Sheet
| Name | Augusta |
|---|---|
| Province | Siracusa |
| Region | Sicily |
| Population | 34.857 |
| Density | 314pp/km² pp/km² |
| Altitude | 15m m |
| Climate Zone | B |
About Augusta
Augusta is a municipality of 34.857 inhabitants located in the Siracusa province in the Italian region of Sicily in Southern Italy.
It has a population density of 314pp/km² people per km² and an altitude of 15m metres above the sea level.
Augusta accounts for about 8.73% of the total population in the province of Siracusa and about 0.05784% of the overall population of Italy as of 2022.
About Augusta
Augusta is a city in the province of Syracuse, on the east coast of Sicily. It is located on a peninsula that forms a natural harbor, and is connected to the mainland by two bridges.It has a port, which is one of the most important naval bases in Italy. It also has a castle, which was built by Frederick II and later enlarged by Charles V. It also has a cathedral, dedicated to St. Mary of the Assumption, which has a baroque facade and a bell tower. Other sights include the sanctuary of the Madonna della Scala, the fountain of the Tritons, the museum of the Risorgimento, and several churches and palaces.
Augusta was founded by the Greeks and was part of the colony of Syracuse. It was named after the Roman emperor Augustus, who rebuilt it after a devastating earthquake.
It was ruled by the Romans, who made it a military and commercial center, the Byzantines, who fortified it against the Arab invasions, the Arabs, who renamed it Balad al-Yahud (City of the Jews), the Normans, who restored the Christian faith, the Swabians, who built the castle, the Angevins, who faced a revolt by the Sicilian Vespers, the Aragonese, who improved the port, and the Bourbons, who made it a naval base. It was part of the Kingdom of Sicily and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Climate
Augusta 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 Siracusa experiences on average 108.99 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 78.48 days per year. Fog is rarely an issue, with little to no foggy days throughout the year.
The municipality of Augusta enjoys approximately 9 hours of sunshine per day. This means that the town experiences an average of 365.00 sunny days in a year.
