Montecassiano
Montecassiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Macerata in the Italian region Marche, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Ancona and about 8 kilometres (5 mi) north of Macerata.
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| Comune di Montecassiano | |
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Location of Montecassiano 
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| Coordinates: 43°22′N 13°26′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Macerata (MC) |
| Frazioni | Sant'Egidio, Sambucheto, Vallecascia, Vissani |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Leonardo Catena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.0 km2 (12.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 215 m (705 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,082 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (560/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Montecassianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 62010 |
| Dialing code | 0733 |
| Website | Official website |
The municipality of Montecassiano contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Sant'Egidio, Sambucheto, Vallecascia, and Vissani.
Montecassiano borders the following municipalities: Appignano, Macerata, Montefano, Recanati.
Main sights
Sights in the town include:
- Palazzo dei Priori (13th century)
- Church of San Marco (14th century)
- Collegiate church of Santa Maria della Misericordia (12th century)
- Collegiate church Santa Maria Assunta
- Oratory of San Nicolò (13th century)
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
External links
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