Mercatello sul Metauro

Mercatello sul Metauro (Romagnol: Mercatèl) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pesaro e Urbino in the Italian region Marche, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of Ancona and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Pesaro.

Mercatello sul Metauro
Mercatèl
Comune di Mercatello sul Metauro
Location of Mercatello sul Metauro
Mercatello sul Metauro
Location of Mercatello sul Metauro in Italy
Mercatello sul Metauro
Mercatello sul Metauro (Marche)
Coordinates: 43°39′N 12°20′E
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvincePesaro e Urbino (PU)
FrazioniCastello della Pieve
Government
  MayorFernanda Sacchi
Area
  Total68.36 km2 (26.39 sq mi)
Elevation
429 m (1,407 ft)
Population
 (31 October 2020)
  Total1,320
  Density19/km2 (50/sq mi)
DemonymMercatellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
61040
Dialing code0722
Patron saintSt. Veronica
Saint day9 July
WebsiteOfficial website

It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). Economy is mostly based on agriculture and sheep husbandry.

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