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Where is Gela, Italy


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Gela is located in southern Italy, on the southern coast of Sicily along the Mediterranean Sea. It sits on flat coastal land near wide plains. Gela is near cities like Caltanissetta, Agrigento, Vittoria, and Ragusa. The city covers about 276 square kilometers and has a population of around 73,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 37.07°N latitude and 14.25°E longitude. Gela is famous for its long beaches, ancient Greek ruins, archaeological sites, and seaside views.

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Gela City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionSicily (Sicilia)
ProvinceCaltanissetta
City StatusMunicipality (Comune)
EstablishedGreek origins (688 BC)
Geographic PositionSouthern Italy, southern coast of Sicily
Coordinates37.07° N, 14.24° E
Total Area276 km²
Population73,000
Elevation46 m
Area Code+39 0933
Postal Code / ZIP Code93012
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesEnergy, Agriculture, Port services, Manufacturing
TransportationCommercial port, rail connections, regional road network
ClimateMediterranean
Famous AttractionsGela Archaeological Park, Greek Walls, Bosco Littorio Park, Gela Beach
Known ForAncient Greek heritage, oil refinery, coastal location
Websitehttps://www.comune.gela.cl.it