Salina, Sicily
Salina
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Aerial view of Salina from the southwest | |
| Coordinates: 38°33′55″N 14°50′00″E / 38.56528°N 14.83333°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Metropolitan City | Messina |
| Comune | Santa Marina Salina, Malfa, Leni |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.38 km2 (10.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 962 m (3,156 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,300 |
| • Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) |
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Salina (Italian pronunciation: [saˈliːna]) is one of the Aeolian Islands north of Sicily, Southern Italy. It is the second largest island in the archipelago.
Salina is divided between three comuni: Santa Marina on the eastern coast, Malfa to the north, and Leni to the south-west. From Leni down towards the sea is the village of Rinella. Above the village of Leni is Valdichiesa in the center of the island. The other smaller villages are Capo Faro, Pollara and Lingua.
There are currently approximately 2,300 residents living on the island.