Naro

For the Southern African language, see Naro language. For the Korean launcher, see Naro-1. For the Korean launch center, see Naro Space Center.

Naro
—  Comune  —
Comune di Naro
Naro Location of Naro in Italy
Coordinates: 37°18′N 13°48′E / 37.3°N 13.8°E / 37.3; 13.8Coordinates: 37°18′N 13°48′E / 37.3°N 13.8°E / 37.3; 13.8
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Province	Agrigento (AG)
Area
- Total	207 km2 (79.9 sq mi)
Elevation	600 m (1,969 ft)
Population (December 31, 2004)
- Total	8,710
- Density	42.1/km2 (109/sq mi)
Demonym	Naresi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	92028
Dialing code	0922
Patron saint	San Calogero
Saint day	June 18
Website	Official website

Naro (Sicilian: Naru) is a comune in the province of Agrigento, in 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.

History

Naro was founded in the Middle Ages. The villas dates back to the Roman times. It was an important centre during the Middle Ages and the coat of arms of the old country represented the towers. It was the centre of ancient Sicilian history until it became isolated from the main ways of communitations.

The recent history remembered the work of Rosario Ferracani was a masonry and a contractor and constructed water ducts which still exists today. In the Second World War, Naro resisted aerial bombings.

Naro is also famous for the festivity of its local patron Saint, San Calogero, which is celebrated on June 18. On this day, the Saint is towed throughout the city streets by thousands.

Today, Naro is an agricultural commune.