Montecarotto
| Montecarotto | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Montecarotto | |
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  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[1] for the annual Blackmoon festival, a renowned[2] goa 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).[3]
Montecarotto borders the following municipalities: Arcevia, Belvedere Ostrense, Ostra, Ostra Vetere, Poggio San Marcello, Rosora, Serra de' Conti.
Demographic evolution
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References
- ↑ http://www.ilmessaggero.it/marche/ancona_da_tutto_il_mondo_alla_5_giorni_del_blackmoon_festival_dedicato_alla_musica_goa/notizie/859801.shtml
- ↑ http://www.mushroom-magazine.com/blackmoon-festival-2014/
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
Gallery
Interior of the "Museo Civico e della Mail"
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