Leni Explained

Leni
Coordinates:38.55°N 64°W
Region:Sicily
Metropolitan City:Messina (ME)
Frazioni:Rinella, Valdichiesa
Mayor:Giacomo Montecristo
Area Total Km2:8.79
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:679
Population As Of:31 October 2023
Population Demonym:Lenesi
Elevation M:202
Postal Code:98050
Area Code:090

Leni is a comune (municipality) and one of the main towns on Salina, one of the Aeolian Islands, in the Metropolitan City of Messina, Sicily, southern Italy. It is located about 140km (90miles) northeast of Palermo and about 70km (40miles) northwest of Messina.

Leni lies on the slope of the hill on the south of the island, 200m (700feet) above the sea, between the volcanoes of Monte Fossa and Monte dei Porri.

Leni borders the municipalities of Malfa and Santa Marina Salina.

People

Twin towns

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.