Province of Enna
Province of Enna
Enna | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 37°35′N 14°26′E / 37.583°N 14.433°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Capital | Enna |
| Government | |
| • President | Giuseppe Monaco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,562 km2 (989 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 176,959 |
| • Density | 69/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Postal Code | 94000-94100 |
| Telephone prefix | 0935, 0934 |
| ISTAT | 086 |
| Vehicle registration | EN |
| No. of communes | 20 |
Enna is a province in the autonomous region of Sicily in Italy. It is the only Sicilian province which is not next to the ocean. It became a province in 1926 thanks to Benito Mussolini, who was fascinated by the history of the province, and in particular by the legend of Proserpina. In the province there are 8 lakes, the most important is Pergusa's lake which is the only natural lake of the Sicily; the other lakes are used for the agriculture.