Pollenza

Pollenza is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Macerata in the Italian region Marche, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Ancona and about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Macerata. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,086 and an area of 39.5 square kilometres (15.3 sq mi).[3]

Pollenza
Comune di Pollenza
Pollenza
Location of Pollenza
Pollenza
Location of Pollenza in Italy
Pollenza
Pollenza (Marche)
Coordinates: 43°16′N 13°21′E
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceProvince of Macerata (MC)
Area
  Total39.5 km2 (15.3 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total6,086
  Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Pollentini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
62010
Dialing code0733
WebsiteOfficial website
Pollenza plaza at night, March 2008

Among the religious buildings in town are:

  • San Giuseppe: Baroque style church.
  • Sant'Andrea Apostolo
  • Abbazia di Rambona: remains of a Benedictine abbey, mainly the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, are located a few kilometers west of the town.
  • San Biagio, Pollenza

Pollenza borders the following municipalities: Macerata, San Severino Marche, Tolentino, Treia.

Culture

Pollenza has a charming Theater built in 1883, named after the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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