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Montecosaro

Montecosaro
Comune
Comune di Montecosaro
The old part of the town stands on a hill
The old part of the town stands on a hill
Coat of arms of Montecosaro
Coat of arms
Montecosaro is located in Italy
Montecosaro
Montecosaro
Location of Montecosaro in Italy
Coordinates: 43°19′N 13°38′E / 43.317°N 13.633°E / 43.317; 13.633
Country Italy
Region Marche
Province / Metropolitan city Macerata (MC)
Frazioni Crocette-Molino, Montecosaro Scalo (formerly Borgo stazione)
Government
 • Mayor Reano Malaisi
Area
 • Total 21.7 km2 (8.4 sq mi)
Elevation 252 m (827 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)
 • Total 6,826
 • Density 310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Montecosaresi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 62010
Dialing code 0733
Patron saint St. Lawrence of Rome
Saint day August 10
Website Official website

Montecosaro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Macerata in the Italian region Marche, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Ancona and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Macerata.

Montecosaro borders the following municipalities: Civitanova Marche, Montegranaro, Montelupone, Morrovalle, Potenza Picena, Sant'Elpidio a Mare.

Among the religious buildings in the town are:


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