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. It was the last bastion of Roman(then Byzantine)-held Sicily.
Rometta | |
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| Comune di Rometta | |
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Location of Rometta 
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  Rometta Location of Rometta in Italy  Rometta Rometta (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′N 15°25′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Metropolitan city | Messina (ME) |
| Frazioni | Rometta Marea, Gimello, Mazzabruno, Santa Domenica, Rapano, San Cono, Sotto Castello, S. Andrea |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nicola Merlino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.5 km2 (12.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2012)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,532 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Romettesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 98043 |
| Dialing code | 090 |
| Patron saint | St. Leo of Catania |
| Saint day | 20 February |
| Website | Official website |
The beach of Rometta facing cape Milazzo and Aeolian islands at the sunset.
Rometta borders the following municipalities: Messina, Monforte San Giorgio, Roccavaldina, Saponara, Venetico, Spadafora.
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.
External links
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