Zafferana Etnea

Province: Catania · Region: Sicily · Population: 9,249 · Postal code: 95019

Included within the boundaries of the Etna Park, Zafferana Etnea sits roughly 20 kilometres north of Catania and 160 kilometres southeast of Palermo. Known in the local Sicilian dialect as Zafarana, the municipality occupies a wide area on the volcanic slopes.

Home to 9,249 residents, the town's administrative territory covers several smaller villages, including Fleri, Petrulli, and Pisano. Its borders meet numerous neighboring municipalities, stretching from Acireale to Bronte.