Spadafora
From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core
| Spadafora | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Spadafora | |
| St. Joseph Church
St. Joseph Church
|
|
 Spadafora
|
|
| Coordinates: Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Messina (ME) |
| Frazioni | San Martino, Grangiara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.3 km2 (4.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 5,322 |
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Spadaforesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 98048 |
| Dialing code | 090 |
| Patron saint | Saint Joseph |
| Saint day | 19 March |
| Website | Official website |
Spadafora (Sicilian: Spatafora) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 180 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Messina. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,322 and an area of 10.3 square kilometres (4.0 sq mi).[1]
The municipality of Spadafora contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Martino and Grangiara.
Spadafora borders the following municipalities: Roccavaldina, Rometta, Venetico.
Demographic evolution
File:Spadafora - Il Castello - sera.jpg
The castle (15th century)
_Chiesa_di_San_Giuseppe.jpg){kind=link}
