Malfa
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| Malfa | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Province of Messina (ME) |
| Area | 8.9 km² (3 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 871 |
| - Density | 98/km² (254/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | |
| Dialing code | 090 |
| Postal code | 98050 |
Malfa is a comune (municipality) on the island of Salina, Isole Eolie, in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 140 km northeast of Palermo and about 80 km northwest of Messina. The island of Salina is one of seven Eolian islands. The other six islands are Lipari, Stromboli, Vulcano, Panarea, Filicudi and Alicudi. The islands were formed millions of years ago by a volcanic eruption. The last eruption took place in 10,000 BC from a crater near the village.
Malfa is famous for producing the sweet white wine, Malvasia. The fertile soil also produces tons of capers for export.
As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 871 and an area of 8.9 km².[1]
Malfa borders the following municipalities: Leni, Santa Marina Salina.
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