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Monteprandone

Monteprandone
Comune
Comune di Monteprandone
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Monteprandone is located in Italy
Monteprandone
Monteprandone
Location of Monteprandone in Italy
Coordinates: 42°55′N 13°50′E / 42.917°N 13.833°E / 42.917; 13.833Coordinates: 42°55′N 13°50′E / 42.917°N 13.833°E / 42.917; 13.833
Country Italy
Region Marche
Province / Metropolitan city Province of Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Frazioni Centobuchi
Government
 • Mayor Stefano Stracci
Area
 • Total 26.4 km2 (10.2 sq mi)
Elevation 280 m (920 ft)
Population (2005)
 • Total 10,856
 • Density 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Monteprandonesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 63076
Dialing code 0735
Patron saint St. James of the Marches, O.F.M.
Saint day November 28
Website Official website

Monteprandone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southeast of Ancona and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Ascoli Piceno. As of 31 December 2005, it had a population of 10,856 and an area of 26.4 square kilometres (10.2 sq mi).

The municipality of Monteprandone contains the frazione (subdivision) Centobuchi (lit. "100Holes").

Monteprandone borders the following municipalities: Acquaviva Picena, Colonnella, Controguerra, Martinsicuro, Monsampolo del Tronto, San Benedetto del Tronto.


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