Montecarotto | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Montecarotto | |
Location of Montecarotto in Italy | |
Coordinates: 43°32′N 13°4′E / 43.533°N 13.067°ECoordinates: 43°32′N 13°4′E / 43.533°N 13.067°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Marche |
Province / Metropolitan city | Ancona (AN) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Mirella Mazzarini |
Area | |
• Total | 24.07 km2 (9.29 sq mi) |
Elevation | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 2,170 |
• Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Montecarottesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 60036 |
Dialing code | 0731 |
Patron saint | St. Placidus |
Saint day | October 5 |
Montecarotto is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ancona in the Italian region Marche, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Ancona, mostly known internationally for the annual Blackmoon festival, a renownedgoa and psytrance happening. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,163 and an area of 24.1 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi).
Montecarotto borders the following municipalities: Arcevia, Belvedere Ostrense, Ostra, Ostra Vetere, Poggio San Marcello, Rosora, Serra de' Conti.
Interior of the "Museo Civico e della Mail"