Acate

Acate is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Ragusa, in the autonomous region of Sicily, southern Italy. It lies inland in the southeastern part of the island, within a predominantly agricultural landscape not far from the provincial capital Ragusa.

Evidence of human settlement in the area dates to ancient times, and the town developed through the medieval and early modern periods under the various dominations that shaped Sicily, including Arab and Norman rule. The modern municipality grew around rural communities and agricultural activity supporting surrounding villages.

Today, Acate's economy is largely based on agriculture, with olives, citrus fruit, almonds and cereals among the principal crops. The municipality includes a compact town center and surrounding countryside, with low hills and cultivated fields typical of the region.

Acate retains features common to Sicilian villages, including churches and historical buildings in the town center. Local religious festivals and fairs mark the annual calendar, reflecting long-standing rural traditions and community life.

Administratively, Acate is part of the Metropolitan City of Ragusa. The population is in the several-thousand range, and residents rely on local services and connections to nearby towns for education, commerce, and transport.