Monteprandone | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Monteprandone | |
Location of Monteprandone in Italy | |
Coordinates: 42°55′N 13°50′E / 42.917°N 13.833°ECoordinates: 42°55′N 13°50′E / 42.917°N 13.833°E | |
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.