Montecarotto

Montecarotto is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ancona in the Italian region Marche, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Ancona, mostly known internationally[3] for the annual Blackmoon festival, a renowned[4] goa and psytrance happening. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,163 and an area of 24.1 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi).[5]

Montecarotto
Comune di Montecarotto
Location of Montecarotto
Montecarotto
Location of Montecarotto in Italy
Montecarotto
Montecarotto (Marche)
Coordinates: 43°32′N 13°4′E
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceAncona (AN)
Government
  MayorMirella Mazzarini
Area
  Total24.07 km2 (9.29 sq mi)
Elevation
385 m (1,263 ft)
Population
 (2005)[2]
  Total2,170
  Density90/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Montecarottesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
60036
Dialing code0731
Patron saintSt. Placidus
Saint dayOctober 5

Montecarotto borders the following municipalities: Arcevia, Belvedere Ostrense, Ostra, Ostra Vetere, Poggio San Marcello, Rosora, Serra de' Conti.

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