Spadafora

Spadafora
Comune
Comune di Spadafora
St. Joseph Church
Spadafora Location of Spadafora in Italy
Coordinates: 38°14′N 15°23′E / 38.233°N 15.383°E / 38.233; 15.383Coordinates: 38°14′N 15°23′E / 38.233°N 15.383°E / 38.233; 15.383
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Province / Metropolitan city	Province of Messina (ME)
Frazioni	San Martino, Grangiara
Area
• Total	10.3 km2 (4.0 sq mi)
Elevation	6 m (20 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
• Total	5,322
• Density	520/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Spadaforesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	98048
Dialing code	090
Patron saint	Saint Joseph
Saint day	19 March
Website	Official website

Spadafora (Sicilian: Spatafora) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 180 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Messina. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,322 and an area of 10.3 square kilometres (4.0 sq mi).

The municipality of Spadafora contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Martino and Grangiara.

Spadafora borders the following municipalities: Roccavaldina, Rometta, Venetico.