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Where is Massa, Italy


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Massa is located in central Italy, in northern Tuscany near the Ligurian Sea. It sits at the foot of the Apuan Alps, between mountains and coast. Massa is near cities like Carrara, La Spezia, Pisa, and Florence. The city covers about 94 square kilometers and has a population of around 70,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 44.04°N latitude and 10.14°E longitude. Massa is famous for its historic center, Malaspina Castle, nearby beaches, and mountain scenery.

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Massa City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionTuscany (Toscana)
ProvinceMassa and Carrara
City StatusMunicipality (Comune), provincial capital
EstablishedAncient origins; developed in the Middle Ages
Geographic PositionCentral Italy, near the Ligurian Sea and Apuan Alps
Coordinates44.04° N, 10.14° E
Total Area94 km²
Population68,000
Elevation65 m
Area Code+39 0585
Postal Code / ZIP Code54100
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesMarble processing, Manufacturing, Tourism, Services
TransportationRail connections, A12 motorway nearby, Port of Marina di Carrara
ClimateMediterranean
Famous AttractionsMalaspina Castle, Massa Cathedral, nearby Apuan Alps, coastal resorts
Known ForMarble heritage, proximity to Apuan Alps and the coast
Websitehttps://www.comune.massa.ms.it