Castignano

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Castignano

Location of Castignano in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Marche
Province Province of Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Elevation 473 m (1,552 ft)
Area 38.9 km² (15 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 3,039
 - Density 78/km² (202/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 42°56′N, 13°37′E
Gentilic castignanesi
Dialing code 0736
Postal code 63032
Frazioni Ripaberarda, San Venanzo, San Martino, Castiglioni, Rufiano, Sant'Angelo di Ripaberarda
Website: www.provincia.ap.it/Castignano

Castignano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 80 km south of Ancona and about 10 km northeast of Ascoli Piceno. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,039 and an area of 38.9 km².[1]

The municipality of Castignano contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Ripaberarda, San Venanzo, San Martino, Castiglioni, Rufiano, and Sant'Angelo di Ripaberarda.

Castignano borders the following municipalities: Appignano del Tronto, Ascoli Piceno, Cossignano, Montalto delle Marche, Montedinove, Offida, Rotella.

Castignano view from Ripaberarda
Castignano view from Ripaberarda

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[edit] References

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

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