Montecosaro

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
Comune di Montecosaro
The old part of the town stands on a hill
Coat of arms
Location of Montecosaro
Montecosaro
Location of Montecosaro in Italy
Montecosaro
Montecosaro (Marche)
Coordinates: 43°19′N 13°38′E
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceMacerata (MC)
FrazioniCrocette-Molino, Montecosaro Scalo (formerly Borgo stazione)
Government
  MayorReano Malaisi
Area
  Total21.7 km2 (8.4 sq mi)
Elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
  Total6,826
  Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Montecosaresi
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 borders the following municipalities: Civitanova Marche, Montegranaro, Montelupone, Morrovalle, Potenza Picena, Sant'Elpidio a Mare.

Among the religious buildings in the town are:

  • Santa Maria a Pie’ di Chienti: church rebuilt in 1125 in Romanesque style.
  • Sant'Agostino: Romanesque church rebuilt starting in 16th century.

Notable people

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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