Mojo Alcantara
Mojo Alcantara (Sicilian: Moju d'Alcàntara) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 150 kilometres (93 mi) east of Palermo and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Messina.
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Location of Mojo Alcantara 
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| Coordinates: 37°54′N 15°3′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Metropolitan city | Messina (ME) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonino Angelo Piazza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 756 |
| • Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Moiesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 98030 |
| Dialing code | 0942 |
| Website | Official website |
Mojo Alcantara borders the following municipalities: Castiglione di Sicilia, Malvagna, Roccella Valdemone. It takes its name from the Alcantara river, flowing nearby, and the Monte Mojo, a side volcanic cone of Mount Etna.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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