Raccuja

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Raccuja

Location of Raccuja in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Sicily
Province Province of Messina (ME)
Elevation 640 m (2,100 ft)
Area 25.1 km² (10 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 1,295
 - Density 52/km² (135/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 38°3′N, 14°55′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0941
Postal code 98067
Frazioni Zappa, S. Nicolò, Fossochiodo

Raccuja is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 140 km east of Palermo and about 60 km west of Messina. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,295 and an area of 25.1 km².[1]

The municipality of Raccuja contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Zappa, S. Nicolò, and Fossochiodo.

Raccuja borders the following municipalities: Floresta, Montalbano Elicona, San Piero Patti, Sant'Angelo di Brolo, Sinagra, Ucria.

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[edit] References

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