Malfa

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Malfa
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Province	Province of Messina (ME)
Mayor
Elevation	m
Area	8.9 km²
Population
- Total (as of Dec. 2004)	871
- Density	98/km²
Time zone	CET, UTC+1
Coordinates	38°35′N 14°50′E
Gentilic
Dialing code	090
Postal code	98050
Location of Malfa in Italy

Malfa is a comune (municipality) on the island of Salina, Isole Eolie, in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 140 km northeast of Palermo and about 80 km northwest of Messina. The island of Salina is one of seven Eolian islands. The other six islands are Lipari, Stromboli, Vulcano, Panarea, Filicudi and Alicudi. The islands were formed millions of years ago by a volcanic eruption. The last eruption took place in 10,000 BC from a crater near the village.

Malfa is famous for producing the sweet white wine, Malvasia. The fertile soil also produces tons of capers for export.

As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 871 and an area of 8.9 km².^[1]

Malfa borders the following municipalities: Leni, Santa Marina Salina.

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[edit] References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.