Caltanissetta

Caltanissetta (Sicilian: Cartanissètta) is a city and municipality in the autonomous region of Sicily in Italy, and the capital of the free municipal consortium of Caltanissetta. In 2025, it has a population of 58,045.

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Caltanissetta is a city located in Sicily, Italy, and serves as the capital of its local administrative region. With a population of about 58,000 people, it is a significant municipal center on the island.

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Key facts

Italian comune.name: Caltanissetta
Italian comune.official_name: Comune di Caltanissetta
Italian comune.native_name: /
Italian comune.image_skyline: Caltanissetta Panorama 2018.jpg
Italian comune.image_shield: Caltanissetta-Stemma.svg
Italian comune.image_map: Map of comune of Caltanissetta (province of Caltanissetta, region Sicily, Italy).svg
Italian comune.map_caption: Caltanissetta within its province
Italian comune.region: Sicily
Italian comune.province: Caltanissetta (CL)
Italian comune.frazioni: Bifaria, Borgo Petilia, Borgo Canicassè Casale, Cozzo di Naro, Favarella, Prestianni, Villaggio Santa Barbara, Santa Rita, Xirbi
Italian comune.mayor: Walter Tesauro
Italian comune.area_total_km2: 421.25
Italian comune.population_total: 58045
Italian comune.population_as_of: 2025
Italian comune.population_demonym: Nisseni
Italian comune.elevation_m: 568
Italian comune.saint: St. Michael
Italian comune.day: September 29

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Cartanissetta
Demonym: nisseni
Population: 58532
Area: 421.25
Elevation: 568
Official website: www.comune.caltanissetta.it
Image: Caltanissetta Panorama 2018.jpg
Dialing code: 0934
Licence plate code: CL

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Commons category: Caltanissetta
postal code: 93100
Commons gallery: Caltanissetta
native label: Caltanissetta
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Contents

Etymology
History
Geography
Territory
Climate
Symbols
Demographics
Foreigners
Culture
Traditions and folklore
Holy Week
Feast of Saint Michael
Vacation of Saint Michael
Feast of the Redeemer
Procession of the Three Saints
Institutions, organizations, and associations
Archives and libraries
Universities
Museums
Theater
Cinema
Cuisine
Sights
Religious architecture
Civil architecture
Other
Public gardens
Archaeological sites
Industrial archaeology
Urban planning
Historic districts
UNRRA Casas Village
Hamlets
Economy
Infrastructure and transport
Roads
Railways
Urban mobility
Administration
Twin towns
Sports
Weightlifting
Football
Motorsport
Tennis
Other sports
Sporting facilities
See also
References
Bibliography
Further reading
External links

The earliest inhabitants of the surrounding territory were the Sicani, who established various settlements as early as the 19th century BC. However, the modern city was likely founded in the 10th century during the Islamic period in Sicily, when the name "Caltanissetta" is believed to have originated, though alternative theories have been proposed over time. Under the Normans, it was transformed into a feudal holding, and after various transitions, it came under the control of the Montcada of Paternò in 1405. This noble family governed the County of Caltanissetta until 1812, leaving behind the Baroque-style Palazzo Moncada, constructed in the 17th century.