Naro Explained

Naro
Official Name:Comune di Naro
Coordinates:37.2963°N 13.7916°W
Region:Sicily
Province:Agrigento (AG)
Area Total Km2:207
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:6977
Population As Of:January 01, 2022
Population Demonym:Naresi
Elevation M:600
Saint:San Calogero
Day:June 18
Postal Code:92028
Area Code:0922

Naro (Sicilian: Naru in Sicilian pronounced as /ˈnaːɾʊ/) is a comune in the province of Agrigento, on the island of Sicily, Italy. It is bounded by the comuni of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Camastra, Campobello di Licata, Canicattì, Castrofilippo, Delia, Favara, Licata, Palma di Montechiaro, Ravanusa and Sommatino. The naturalised French composer Achille Campisiano (1837–1901) was born in this village. It is also the birthplace of Il Volo singer Piero Barone.

History

There was already a settlement in the area of Naro in the Roman era, of which remains such as catacombs and ruins of Roman villas have been found. It was an important fortified town during the Arab and Norman occupation and remained a regional centre. The medieval castle, the ruined Norman church and several baroque buildings testify to its rich history.

In the Second World War, Naro was damaged by aerial bombing.

Naro is famous for the festival of its local patron, Saint San Calogero, which is celebrated on June 18. On this day, a statue of the Saint is carried through the city streets in a procession with many participants.

Notes and References

  1. http://demo.istat.it/bilmens2011gen/index02.html ISTAT