Valguarnera Caropepe (; ) is a town and comune (municipality) in Province of Enna in the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located about southeast of Enna and southeast of Palermo. It has 6,743 inhabitants.
Valguarnera Caropepe stands at an elevation of above sea level in a hilly area of the province, and borders the municipalities of Assoro, Enna, and Piazza Armerina.
History Relics dating from between the 7th century BC and the 14th century AD have been unearthed in the archaeological area of Rossomanno, in the town surroundings.
Valguarnera Caropepe was founded in 1628 by Francesco Valguarnera, and saw remarkable growth during the 19th century associated with the thriving sulfur mining industry in the area.
Demographics As of 2026, the population is 6,743, of which 47.4% are males, and 52.6% are females. Minors make up 15.2% of the population, and seniors make up 26.8%.
Immigration As of 2025, immigrants make up 5.3% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Germany, Switzerland, France, Romania, and Belgium.
Sights The Chiesa Madre dedicated to Saint Christopher and the 18th century Palazzo del Municipio (the Town Hall), in the precincts of the former Monte Frumentario, are the most attractive buildings.
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