Ancona

Ancona (/æŋˈknə/, also US: /ænˈ-, ɑːnˈ-/, Italian: [aŋˈkoːna] ) is a city and a seaport in the Marche region of Central Italy, with a population of around 101,997 as of 2015. Ancona is the capital of the province of Ancona and of the region. The city is located 280 km (170 mi) northeast of Rome, on the Adriatic Sea, between the slopes of the two extremities of the promontory of Monte Conero, Monte Astagno and Monte Guasco.

Ancona
Città di Ancona
From top left: aerial view of the city from San Ciriaco Cathedral; the Arches of Trajan and Clementino; Mole Vanvitelliana; Piazza del Plebiscito; Passetto and Monument to the Fallen; San Ciriaco Cathedral; view of Ancona
Location of Ancona
Ancona
Location of Ancona in Marche
Ancona
Ancona (Marche)
Coordinates: 43°37′01″N 13°31′00″E
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceAncona (AN)
FrazioniAspio, Gallignano, Montacuto, Massignano, Montesicuro, Candia, Ghettarello, Paterno, Casine di Paterno, Poggio di Ancona, Sappanico, Varano
Government
  MayorDaniele Silvetti (FI)
Area
  Total123.71 km2 (47.76 sq mi)
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total100,924
  Density820/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
DemonymsAnconetani, Anconitani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
60100, 60121–60129, 60131
Dialing code071
Patron saintJudas Cyriacus
Saint day4 May
WebsiteOfficial website

Ancona is one of the main ports on the Adriatic Sea, especially for passenger traffic, and is the main economic and demographic centre of the region.

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