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Where is Marsala, Italy


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Marsala is located in southern Italy, in western Sicily along the Mediterranean Sea. It sits on flat coastal land with salt pans and vineyards. Marsala is near cities like Trapani, Mazara del Vallo, Palermo, and Agrigento. The city covers about 241 square kilometers and has a population of around 80,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 37.80°N latitude and 12.43°E longitude. Marsala is famous for Marsala wine, historic old town, salt flats, beaches, and nearby islands.

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Marsala City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionSicily (Sicilia)
ProvinceTrapani
City StatusMunicipality (Comune)
EstablishedAncient origins (Phoenician period)
Geographic PositionWestern Sicily, Tyrrhenian Sea coast
Coordinates37.80° N, 12.44° E
Total Area241 km²
Population82,000
Elevation3 m
Area Code+39 0923
Postal Code / ZIP Code91025
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesWine production, Agriculture, Tourism, Food processing
TransportationPort facilities, regional roads, nearby Trapani Airport
ClimateMediterranean
Famous AttractionsMarsala wine cellars, Stagnone Lagoon, Mozia island, Garibaldi Museum
Known ForMarsala wine, salt flats, historical significance
Websitehttps://www.comune.marsala.tp.it