Messina
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| Messina | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Messina | |
 Messina
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| Coordinates: 38°11′N 15°33′E / 38.183°N 15.55°ECoordinates: 38°11′N 15°33′E / 38.183°N 15.55°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Sicily |
| Province | Messina (ME) |
| Frazioni | See list |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francantonio Genovese |
| Area | |
| • Total | 211 km2 (81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2005) | |
| • Total | 247,592 |
| • Density | 1,173.4/km2 (3,039/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Messinesi, Peloritani, Mamertini |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 98100 |
| Dialing code | 090 |
| Patron saint | Madonna of the Letter |
| Saint day | 3 June |
| Website | www.comune.messina.it |
Messina is a city in the region of Sicily. It is the capital of the Province of Messina. About 250,000 people live in and about 500,000 people live around Messina. This makes it the third-largest city in Sicily.
