Penna San Giovanni

Penna San Giovanni
—  Comune  —
Comune di Penna San Giovanni
Penna San Giovanni
Location of Penna San Giovanni in Italy
Coordinates:
Country Italy
Region Marche
Province Macerata (MC)
Government
 • Mayor Emanuele Crisostomi
Area
 • Total 28 km2 (10.8 sq mi)
Elevation 630 m (2,067 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
 • Total 1,176
 • Density 42/km2 (108.8/sq mi)
Demonym Pennesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 62020
Dialing code 0733
Patron saint St. John the Baptist
Saint day 29 August - 24 June
Website Official website

Penna San Giovanni is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Macerata in the Italian region Marche, located about 60 km south of Ancona and about 30 km south of Macerata.

Penna San Giovanni borders the following municipalities: Amandola, Falerone, Gualdo, Monte San Martino, Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Servigliano.

Penna is an ancient hill top town. There are half a dozen churches and a tiny early 19th century theatre. At the very top of the town are the remains of the ancient fort with a panoramic view up to the mountains and looking out at the surrounding hilltop towns. In the summer the municipality organizes events on numerous evenings, including the Festa della Polenta.

References

  1. ^ Data from Istat