Montefalcone Appennino

Montefalcone Appennino
Comune
Comune di Montefalcone Appennino

Coat of arms
Montefalcone Appennino

Location of Montefalcone Appennino in Italy

Coordinates: 42°59′N 13°27′E / 42.983°N 13.450°E / 42.983; 13.450Coordinates: 42°59′N 13°27′E / 42.983°N 13.450°E / 42.983; 13.450
Country Italy
Region Marche
Province Fermo
Government
  Mayor Adamo Rossi
Area
  Total 16.0 km2 (6.2 sq mi)
Elevation 757 m (2,484 ft)
Population (31 December 2008)[1]
  Total 503
  Density 31/km2 (81/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Montefalconesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 63020
Dialing code 0734
Patron saint St. Michael Archangel
Saint day 8 May
Website Official website

Montefalcone Appennino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Fermo in the Italian region Marche, located about 85 kilometres (53 mi) south of Ancona, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Ascoli Piceno and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) east of Fermo. It occupies a spur between the rivers Aso and Tenna.

The main sights are the tower of the former castle, the church of St. Peter (14th century) and the church of Santa Maria delle Scalelle (Santa Maria in Capite Scalorum, 14th century).[2]

See also

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. "Santa Maria in Capite Scalorum". Comune di Montefalcone Appennino.
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