Monte Porzio

For the town in the province of Rome, see Monte Porzio Catone
Monte Porzio
Comune
Comune di Monte Porzio

Coat of arms

Monte Porzio within the Province of Pesaro-Urbino
Monte Porzio

Location of Monte Porzio in Italy

Coordinates: 43°41′N 13°3′E / 43.683°N 13.050°E / 43.683; 13.050
Country Italy
Region Marche
Province Pesaro e Urbino (PU)
Frazioni Castelvecchio
Government
  Mayor Attilio Patrignani
Area
  Total 18.4 km2 (7.1 sq mi)
Elevation 105 m (344 ft)
Population (28 February 2009[1])
  Total 2,751
  Density 150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Monteporziesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 61040
Dialing code 0721
Patron saint St. Michael Archangel
Saint day 29 September
Website Official website

Monte Porzio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pesaro e Urbino in the Italian region Marche, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Ancona and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Pesaro.

Overview

Monte Porzio borders the following municipalities: Corinaldo, Mondavio, Monterado, Orciano di Pesaro, San Costanzo, San Giorgio di Pesaro. It is an agricultural and industrial center on the hills of the left bank of the lower Val Cesano. In the 19th century it was renowned for the production of scissors.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

External links

Media related to Monte Porzio at Wikimedia Commons


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