Province of Messina

Province of Messina
Province
(1860–2015)
Giardini Naxos, a popular resort in the province of Messina
Map highlighting the location of the province of Messina in Italy
Country Italy
RegionSicily
Capital(s)Messina
Comuni108
Area
 • Total
3,247 km2 (1,254 sq mi)
Population
 (December 2011)
 • Total
651,921
 • Density200.8/km2 (520.0/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.