
JOPPOLO GIANCAXIO |
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Joppolo Giancaxio is a small inland town in the province area of Agrigento,
It was inhabited already in the Arab time, but its present name dates from 1693 when its land was bought by Antonio Ioppolo
The most famous local agricultural crop is the yellow melon.
Unemployment has compelled many inhabitants to emigrate
There live 1500 people.
Holy week processions
Yellow melon fair
The castle is well preserved and it was inhabited by the owner till few years ago.