Torregrotta
| Torregrotta | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Torregrotta | |
 | |
  Torregrotta Location of Torregrotta in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 38°12′N 15°21′E / 38.200°N 15.350°ECoordinates: 38°12′N 15°21′E / 38.200°N 15.350°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Messina (ME) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.22 km2 (1.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Population (August 2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,473 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Torresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 98040 |
| Dialing code | 090 |
| Patron saint | Saint Paulinus of Nola |
| Saint day | June 22nd |
| Website | http://www.torregrotta.gov.it |
Torregrotta (Sicilian: Turri) is a small town and municipality (comune) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) west of Messina. As of 31 August 2012, it had a population[1] of 7,473 and an area of 4.22 square kilometres (1.63 sq mi).
Torregrotta borders the following municipalities: Monforte San Giorgio, Roccavaldina, Valdina.
Demographic evolution
Transport
Torregrotta is served by the Torregrotta railway station which has regular connections to Palermo, Messina and to the main towns of the northern coast of Sicily. Services are provided by Trenitalia.
References
- 1 2 "Istat official population estimates". Retrieved 6 February 2013.
External links
- www.torregrotta.net(unofficial web site)
- www.torregrotta.org (unofficial web site)
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