Province of Palermo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
The Province of Palermo, located in Sicily, historically served as a key administrative division of Southern Italy. Its capital city, Palermo, was once the seat of the Kingdom of Sicily before the capital moved to Naples under Angevin rule. The province encompassed diverse landscapes, from coastal beaches like Mondello to mountainous regions like the Madonie Range.
Statistics
Area
4,992.00 km²
Population
1,249,533