Identified in historical records by the Latin name Palica, Palagonia originally belonged to the former district of Caltagirone. Today, the town is home to 16,540 residents and occupies a position 200 meters above sea level on the southern edge of the Catania plain.
The surrounding landscape is defined by extensive citrus groves, cementing the municipality's reputation as a major center for orange cultivation in Sicily. Within the town center, the Chiesa Madre San Pietro Apostolo serves as the primary Catholic parish.
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