Montemonaco

Montemonaco is a town and comune (municipality) in Marche region, located about 150 kilometres (93 mi) north-east from Rome. It is located within Sibillini Mountains, along Aso valley, on a plateau facing the Mount Zampa and Mount Sibilla. Nearby are located Mount Vector and the Pilatus Lake.

Montemonaco
Comune di Montemonaco
Torrioni on Montemonaco walls
Coat of arms
Location of Montemonaco
Montemonaco
Location of Montemonaco in Italy
Montemonaco
Montemonaco (Marche)
Coordinates: 42°54′N 13°20′E
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceAscoli Piceno (AP)
FrazioniAltino, Ariconi, Cerqueto, Cese, Cittadella, Colleregnone, Collina, Ferrà, Foce, Isola San Biagio, Lanciatoio, Le Castagne, Le Vigne, Pescolle, Pignotti, Poggio di pietra, Rascio, Rivo Rosso, Rocca, Rocca da capo, Ropaga, San Giorgio all'Isola, San Lorenzo, Tofe, Vallefiume, Vallegrascia.
Government
  MayorOnorato Corbelli
Area
  Total67.52 km2 (26.07 sq mi)
Elevation
980 m (3,220 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2010)[2]
  Total658
  Density9.7/km2 (25/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Montemonachesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
63048
Dialing code0736
Patron saintSt. Sebastian
Saint dayJanuary 20

Slightly involved in recent earthquakes, Montemonaco ("MonkMount") takes its name from a Benedictine monastery founded here around the 8th century.

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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