Rosora

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Comune di Rosora
Coat of arms of Comune di Rosora
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Rosora in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Marche
Province Ancona (AN)
Mayor Lamberto Marchetti
Elevation 381 m (1,250 ft)
Area 9.4 km² (4 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004[1])
 - Total 1,816
 - Density 193/km² (500/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 43°29′N, 13°4′E
Gentilic Rosorani
Dialing code 0731
Postal code 60030
Frazioni Angeli
Patron St. Michael Archangel
 - Day September 29
Website: www.provincia.ancona.it/comuni/rosora/default.htm

Rosora is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ancona in the Italian region Marche, located about 40 km southwest of Ancona.

Panorama of Rosora.
Panorama of Rosora.

Rosora borders the following municipalities: Arcevia, Castelplanio, Cupramontana, Maiolati Spontini, Mergo, Montecarotto, Poggio San Marcello.

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[edit] History

The origins of Rosora are connected to the Lombards, who built here a castrum (castle), probably over a pre-existing Roman structure. In the Middle Ages it was a commune, later annexed to that of Jesi. It was under the Papal States until 1860, when it became part of the Kingdom of Italy.

[edit] Main sights

  • Castle, with a 15th century tower, part of the walls and tunnels from the primitive building.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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

[edit] External links