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Where is Messina, Italy

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Messina is located in southern Italy, in northeastern Sicily along the Strait of Messina. It sits on a coastal plain between the sea and hills. Messina is near cities like Reggio Calabria, Taormina, Catania, and Milazzo. The city covers about 211 square kilometers and has a population of around 225,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 38.19°N latitude and 15.55°E longitude. Messina is famous for its busy port, Messina Cathedral, astronomical clock, coastal views, and ferry connection to mainland Italy.

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Messina City Facts, Italy

Country	Italy
Region	Sicily (Sicilia)
Province	Metropolitan City of Messina
City Status	Metropolitan capital city
Established	Greek origins (8th century BC)
Geographic Position	Northeastern Sicily, Strait of Messina coast
Coordinates	38.19° N, 15.56° E
Total Area	212 km²
Population	230,000
Elevation	3 m
Area Code	+39 090
Postal Code / ZIP Code	98121–98168
Time Zone	Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
Currency	Euro (€)
Main Industries	Port services, Education, Commerce, Tourism
Transportation	Major ferry port, rail hub, highway access
Climate	Mediterranean
Famous Attractions	Messina Cathedral, Astronomical Clock, Strait of Messina viewpoints, Regional Museum of Messina
Known For	Gateway between Sicily and mainland Italy, historic earthquakes, maritime heritage
Website	https://www.comune.messina.it

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