Montalto delle Marche

Montalto delle Marche
Comune
Comune di Montalto delle Marche
Montalto delle Marche

Location of Montalto delle Marche in Italy

Coordinates: 42°59′N 13°36′E / 42.983°N 13.600°E / 42.983; 13.600Coordinates: 42°59′N 13°36′E / 42.983°N 13.600°E / 42.983; 13.600
Country Italy
Region Marche
Province / Metropolitan city Province of Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Frazioni Patrignone, Porchia
Area
  Total 34.1 km2 (13.2 sq mi)
Elevation 512 m (1,680 ft)
Population (Jan. 2010)
  Total 2,307
  Density 68/km2 (180/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Montaltesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 63068
Dialing code 0736
Website Official website

Montalto delle Marche is a comune (municipality) and former Latin catholic bishopric in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Le Marche, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) south of Ancona and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Ascoli Piceno.

Description

As of 2 January 2010, it had a population of 2,307. It is 512 metres (1,680 ft) above sea level and covers an area of 34.1 square kilometres (13.2 sq mi).[1]

The municipality of Montalto delle Marche contains the frazioni (subdivisions) Patrignone, Contrada di Lago and Porchia.

Montalto delle Marche borders the following municipalities: Carassai, Castignano, Cossignano, Monte Rinaldo, Montedinove, Montelparo, Ortezzano.

Ecclesiastical history

On 1586.11.24, the Latin Catholic Diocese of Montalto was established on territory split off from the then Diocese of Fermo (now an Archdiocese).

On 1986.09.30 it was suppressed and its territory and title were merged into the Diocese of San Benedetto del Tronto–Ripatransone–Montalto. The town houses the Montalto delle Marche Cathedral.

Episcopal Ordinaries

(all Roman Rite)

Suffragan Bishops of Montalto

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

Sources and External links

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