San Gregorio di Catania
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San Gregorio di Catania is an Italian commune located in the metropolitan city of Catania, in Sicily. With a population of 11,465 inhabitants, it is a small gem of the Italian region.
Physical Geography
Territory
San Gregorio di Catania is located in a hilly area and has an area of 552 hectares. It borders the municipalities of Aci Castello, Catania, San Giovanni la Punta, Tremestieri Etneo and Valverde.
History
The name of the village was given in honor of Pope Gregory the Great, whose mother was of Sicilian origin. The first inhabited nucleus was one of the so-called 13 "Casali di Catania". In the 17th century, San Gregorio belonged to the noble family of Massa, dukes of Paternò. In 1812, the abolition of feudalism led to the birth of the decurionato, a group of 10 men elected by the people and approved by the king. Over time, the village was under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Catania first and Aci Castello after, until 1856 when it became an autonomous municipality. With the unification of Italy in 1860, the decurionato was abolished and the current administrative system was introduced, with the exception of the fascist period during which the mayor was replaced by the Podestà (fascism).
Monuments and places of interest
Religious Architecture
San Gregorio di Catania boasts several religious architectures, including the Baroque-style Mother Church, the Church of S. Filippo d'Argirò built by Lord Alvaro Paternò in 1505 and the Church of the Immacolata, dating back to the Norman era.
Natural areas
The municipality hosts the Integral Nature Reserve "Complesso Immacolatelle e Micio Conti", which offers a great variety of flora and fauna.
Society
Demographic Evolution
The population of San Gregorio di Catania has grown steadily over the years.
Economy
According to data published by the Ministry of Economy in 2017, San Gregorio di Catania records the highest per capita income among the ten richest municipalities in Sicily.
Administration
The municipality of San Gregorio di Catania is part of the agricultural region n.8 (Piana di Catania).
Sport
The residents of San Gregorio di Catania love sports and are well represented in various disciplines. There are some local sports teams, including San Gregorio Rugby, ASD Club Calcio San Gregorio, A.S.D. Polisportiva Fiamma San Gregorio and A.S.D. P.G.S. Don Vincenzo Scuderi.
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Related entries
The municipality of San Gregorio di Catania is part of the metropolitan area of Catania.
Other projects
If you are interested in learning more about San Gregorio di Catania, visit the municipality's website.
