The Palermo metropolitan area is the urban agglomeration centred on the city of Palermo in the island of Sicily, Italy. It is defined statistically and does not correspond to a single area of local government. Administratively it comprises the comune (municipality) of Palermo plus 26 further communes, all of which fall within the Metropolitan City of Palermo.[1]
The metropolitan area has a total population of 1.069.754[2] and an area of 1.391,4 km², giving a density of 750,63 people per square kilometre. It is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in Italy and the first in Sicily. 60% of the population lives within the city of Palermo.
Composition[edit]
The Palermo metropolitan area includes the city of Palermo and 26 municipalities, the most important of these by population are Bagheria, Monreale, Termini Imerese, Carini and Partinico.
References[edit]
- ^ "Palermo Quality of Life and Info Sheet". Expiter - Italy Expats and Nomads.
- ^ ISTAT data, 30-11-2011.