Joppolo Giancaxio
Welcome to Joppolo Giancaxio!
Joppolo Giancaxio is a small municipality in the province of Agrigento in Sicily, with a population of just over a thousand. This village has a rich history to discover and a natural beauty that makes it unique. In this summary, I will talk about the main attractions of Joppolo Giancaxio and its fascinating history.
Physical Geography and Climate
The territory of Joppolo Giancaxio is characterized by white and foraminiferous marls, brown and regosols soils. The climate is mild, with hot and dry summers, and mild and humid winters.
History
Joppolo Giancaxio is the first inhabited center that rises in the high valley of Akragas. It was a fief with the title of Barony of the noble Gabriele Colonna di Cesarò, whose family governed it until 1812. In 1696, Gabriele Colonna di Cesarò built the first buildings of the village and gave it the name of Ioppolo in honor of his wife Rosalia Ioppolo and Ventimiglia Maniaci of the Dukes of Cesarò and Giancascio. In 1827 it was downgraded to a hamlet of the municipality of Aragona, but in 1892 it was incorporated into the municipality of Raffadali, of which it was a fraction until 1926.
Monuments and Places of Interest
One of the main attractions of Joppolo Giancaxio is the Ducal Church, dating back to the seventeenth century. The Ducal Castle of Joppolo, dating back to the seventeenth century, is a picturesque stronghold that echoes medieval motifs with the coronation of beakheads and battlements. This castle was built by the architect Francesco Paolo Palazzotto in 1894 for the Colonna di Cesarò dukes who ruled the town until 1812.
Society
The patron saint of Joppolo Giancaxio is Saint Francis of Paola. The festival is held on April 2nd, but the fair is held on July 19-20 on the occasion of the feast of Madonna del Soccorso.
Anthropogenic Geography
Joppolo Giancaxio is divided into two hamlets: Borsellino and scattered houses. Borsellino has a population of 62 inhabitants, while scattered houses are inhabited by only 23 inhabitants.
Economy
The economy of Joppolo Giancaxio is not very developed due to the poor performance of agriculture and livestock. However, the territory of Joppolo Giancaxio is included in the production area of Pistachio of Raffadali, Protected Designation of Origin.
Administration
Joppolo Giancaxio is part of the agricultural region n.3 (Colline del Platani) and the Feudo d'Alì Union of municipalities. Below is a table of the administrations that have succeeded in this municipality.
Conclusions
Joppolo Giancaxio is a beautiful municipality that offers many opportunities for leisure and relaxation. If you are looking for a quiet and fascinating place, Joppolo Giancaxio is the right place for you. This is a place to feel at home and enjoy the beauty of nature and Italian history.
