Spadafora
| Spadafora | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Spadafora | |
|
St. Joseph Church | |
  Spadafora Location of Spadafora in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 38°14′N 15°23′E / 38.233°N 15.383°ECoordinates: 38°14′N 15°23′E / 38.233°N 15.383°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | 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 | 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 |
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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
The castle (15th century)