Province of Messina

Province of Messina
Province
(1860–2015)
Giardini Naxos, a popular resort in the province of Messina
Giardini Naxos, a popular resort in the province of Messina
Map highlighting the location of the province of Messina in Italy
Map highlighting the location of the province of Messina in Italy
Country Italy
RegionSicily
Capital(s)Messina
Comuni'108
Area
 • Total3,247 km2 (1,254 sq mi)
Population
 (December 2011)
 • Total651,921
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
98000-98100
Telephone prefix090, 0941, 0942
Vehicle registrationME
ISTAT083

The province of Messina (Italian: provincia di Messina; Sicilian: pruvincia di Missina) was a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily, Italy. Its capital was the city of Messina. It was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Messina.