Rosora

Rosora is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ancona in the Italian region Marche, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Ancona.

Panorama of Rosora.
Rosora
Comune di Rosora
Coat of arms
Location of Rosora
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Location of Rosora in Italy
Rosora
Rosora (Marche)
Coordinates: 43°29′N 13°4′E
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceAncona (AN)
FrazioniAngeli
Government
  MayorFausto Sassi
Area
  Total9.41 km2 (3.63 sq mi)
Elevation
381 m (1,250 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2013)[2]
  Total2,008
  Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Rosorani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
60030
Dialing code0731
Patron saintSt. Michael Archangel
Saint daySeptember 29
WebsiteOfficial website

Rosora borders the following municipalities: Arcevia, Castelplanio, Cupramontana, Maiolati Spontini, Mergo, Montecarotto, Poggio San Marcello.

History

The origins of Rosora are connected to the Lombards, who built here a castrum (castle), probably over a pre-existing Roman structure. In the Middle Ages it was a commune, later annexed to that of Jesi. It was under the Papal States until 1860, when it became part of the Kingdom of Italy.

Main sights

  • Castle, with a 15th-century tower, part of the walls and tunnels from the primitive building.

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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