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.

Mojo Alcantara
Comune di Mojo Alcantara
Location of Mojo Alcantara
Mojo Alcantara
Location of Mojo Alcantara in Italy
Mojo Alcantara
Mojo Alcantara (Sicily)
Coordinates: 37°54′N 15°3′E
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
Metropolitan cityMessina (ME)
Government
  MayorAntonino Angelo Piazza
Area
  Total8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation
535 m (1,755 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2011)[2]
  Total756
  Density90/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Moiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
98030
Dialing code0942
WebsiteOfficial 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

  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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