Montecosaro

Montecosaro
Comune
Comune di Montecosaro
The old part of the town stands on a hill
The old part of the town stands on a hill
Coat of arms of Montecosaro
Coat of arms
Location of Montecosaro
Map
Montecosaro is located in Italy
Montecosaro
Montecosaro
Location of Montecosaro in Italy
Montecosaro is located in Marche
Montecosaro
Montecosaro
Montecosaro (Marche)
Coordinates: 43°19′N 13°38′E / 43.317°N 13.633°E / 43.317; 13.633
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceMacerata (MC)
FrazioniCrocette-Molino, Montecosaro Scalo (formerly Borgo stazione)
Government
 • MayorReano Malaisi
Area
[1]
 • Total
21.7 km2 (8.4 sq mi)
Elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
 • Total
6,826
 • Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
DemonymMontecosaresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
62010
Dialing code0733
Patron saintSt. Lawrence of Rome
Saint dayAugust 10
WebsiteOfficial website

Montecosaro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Macerata in the Italian region Marche, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Ancona and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Macerata.

Montecosaro borders the following municipalities: Civitanova Marche, Montegranaro, Montelupone, Morrovalle, Potenza Picena, Sant'Elpidio a Mare. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]

Among the religious buildings in the town are:

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ "Marche" (in Italian). Retrieved 1 August 2023.



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