Rometta

Rometta (Sicilian: Ramietta) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 180 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) west of Messina.

The beach of Rometta facing cape Milazzo and Aeolian islands at the sunset.
Rometta
Comune di Rometta
Skyline
Location of Rometta
Rometta
Location of Rometta in Italy
Rometta
Rometta (Sicily)
Coordinates: 38°10′N 15°25′E
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
Metropolitan cityMessina (ME)
FrazioniRometta Marea, Gimello, Mazzabruno, Santa Domenica, Rapano, San Cono, Sotto Castello, S. Andrea
Government
  MayorNicola Merlino
Area
  Total32.5 km2 (12.5 sq mi)
Elevation
560 m (1,840 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2012)[2]
  Total6,532
  Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Romettesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
98043
Dialing code090
Patron saintSt. Leo of Catania
Saint day20 February
WebsiteOfficial website

Rometta borders the following municipalities: Messina, Monforte San Giorgio, Roccavaldina, Saponara, Venetico, Spadafora.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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