NICOSIA, a town of Sicily, in the province of Catania, occupies two hills near the rivers Salato and Capizzi, 35 miles W.N.W. of Catania. It has several churches and convents. Few or no manufactures are carried on here; but the inhabitants gain their livelihood by agriculture,
and by trading in its produce and in cattle. In the vicinity alum, iron-pyrites, and rock-salt are found; and there are some bituminous and sulphureous springs. Pop. about 13,000.