San Filippo del Mela is defined by contrasting districts, spanning from northern plains to southern elevations. Close to the coast, the hamlet of Archi operates as an industrial zone, while the primary urban center occupies a broad hill plateau inland.
Home to 7,065 residents, the municipality lies 25 kilometers west of Messina. Most locals reside in the lowland area of Olivarella, leaving the higher-altitude settlement of Cattafi to serve as a regional tourist draw.
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