Capo d'Orlando
Capo d'Orlando (Sicilian: Capu d'Orlannu) is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Messina, Sicily, southern Italy, one of the main centers of the mountain and coastal Nebrodi area.
Capo d'Orlando
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Comune di Capo d'Orlando | |
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Location of Capo d'Orlando | |
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Coordinates: 38°09′N 14°44′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Metropolitan city | Messina (ME) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Franco Ingrillì |
Area | |
• Total | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
Population (31 March 2018)[2] | |
• Total | 13,256 |
• Density | 950/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
Demonym | Orlandini |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 98070 and 98071 |
Dialing code | 0941 |
Patron saint | Maria SS. di Porto Salvo |
Saint day | October 22 |
Website | Official website |
Physical geography
Territory
A large part of the town is mainly located on a narrrow plain, enclosed between the sea and a hill range which extends parallel to it. Here, various frazioni are located: San Martino (the most populated), Scafa, Piscittina, Forno Alto, Catutè, Certari e Malvicino, all are located at an altitude between 50 and 300m. On the western side, the frazioni of Forno Medio, Trazzera Marina, Piana, Furriolo, Bruca, Vina, Masseria, San Giuseppe and Tavola Grande are located. On the eastern coastline we can find the village of San Gregorio (Borgo di San Gregorio), in addittion to the seaside area called Testa di Monaco, bordering the comune of Naso.
Climate
Climate in Capo D'Orlando is mediterranean subtropical, with winters that are warmer, rainy and short, and hot and sultry summers, but usually also windy. Climatic conditions, moreover, allow cultivation pf subrtopical plants (both ornamental and fruit plants) on the entire territory of the comune. According to the Köppen climate classification, the city is part of the Csa climate zone.

History
After the destruction of the Greek colony of Agathyrnum by the Roman Republican Army, the only settlement was a tiny fisherman's village. In 1925 Capo d'Orlando was elevated to the status of Comune (council), as before it was included in the territory of Naso.
A railway station was made during the Fascist era in the early 20th century. During this century the population and tourist development quickly grew.
Economy
Tourism is one of the main resources of the local economy. The town also has a small marina for both fishing and tourist boats alike that also offers transportation to and from the Aeolian islands during the summer season and approximately 14 km of beaches, rocky shores that face the deep blue Tyrrenian sea making it an ideal spot to enjoy the summertime, early fall and late springtime. The location of Capo d'Orlando is also very peculiar because for a town that faces the sea, it is also very close (less than 20 km) to Nebrodi Mountain Regional Environmental Park: a fairly large extension of temperate woods, where is possible to hike to lakes, rivers, falls and tiny historical villages where everyone can enjoy the best of traditional Sicilian food and wine.
There are banks and commercial business firms along with several fair sized factories located nearby such as "Porte IMIC" (wooden and metal door manufacturer), "irritec" and "siplast" (irrigation systems).
Another economic factor is exploitation of the extensive presence of orange and lemon fields throughout the area.
Sport
Capo d'Orlando is home to a second division basketball team, Orlandina Basket.
Twin towns
Culver City, United States[3]
Conversano, Italy
Fremantle, Australia
People
- Calogero Paparoni (1876-1958) - coffee trader migrated to Venezuela
- Giuseppina Paterniti (born 1956) - RAI journalist
- Lucio Piccolo (1901-1969) - poet
- Filippo Sindoni (1933- 2006) - entrepreneur migrated to Venezuela
- Vittorio Sindoni (born 1939) - film director and screenwriter
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Capo d'Orlando, Italy". Culver City Sister City Committee. Retrieved March 24, 2022.