Syracuse, Sicily

Syracuse (Italian: Siracusa, Sicilian: Sarausa) is a city in the region of Sicily in Italy. It is also the capital of the Province of Syracuse. About 125,000 people live in Syracuse. Syracuse is famous for being the place where Archimedes lived.

Syracuse
Flag of Syracuse
Official seal of Syracuse
Coordinates: 37°05′N 15°17′E
RegionSicily
ProvinceProvince of Syracuse
Founded734 BC
Government
  MayorGiambattista Bufardeci
Area
  Total204 km2 (79 sq mi)
Population
 (December 2004)
  Total123,322 (31st)
  Density593/km2 (1,540/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Postal codes
96100
Area code0931
Patron saintsSaint Lucy
Websitehttp://www.comune.siracusa.it


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