Falconara Marittima
| Falconara Marittima | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Falconara Marittima | ||
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  Falconara Marittima | ||
| Coordinates: 43°38′N 13°24′E / 43.633°N 13.400°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Marche | |
| Province | Ancona (AN) | |
| Frazioni | Castelferretti, Falconara Alta, Fiumesino, Palombina Vecchia, Rocca a Mare, Villanova | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Goffredo Brandoni (Il Popolo della Libertà) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | |
| Population (28 February 2009)[1] | ||
| • Total | 27,879 | |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Falconaresi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 60015 | |
| Dialing code | 071 | |
| Patron saint | Madonna del SS. Rosario | |
| Saint day | May 8 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Falconara Marittima is a comune on the Adriatic coast, in Italy. It is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of Ancona, in the Marche region, province of Ancona.
Its main characteristic is a long sandy beach where during the summer people practice sports such as beach volleyball, beach tennis and beach soccer.[2]
As of 2010, 90.94% of the population was Italian. The largest immigrant group came from East European nations (particularly those from Albania and Romania) 4.75%, followed by Bangladesh 1.27% and North Africa 1.17%..
Main sights
Falconara developed around a castle which in the second half of the 16th century was bought by the noble family of Bourbon del Monte, who, in the 19th century, were still present as owners of ancient trappings.
The Castle of Falconara, together with those of Rocca Priora and of Castelferretti, represented a defence system articulated around Ancona, the system which controlled the territory, demanded bridge toll for crossing over the river Esino and had many other functions.
Falconara Marittima has a 6 hectare zoo.[3]
Every year a fireworks display takes place on 15 August, the Ferragosto holiday.
The Frecce Tricolori show took place in the sky of Falconara Marittima in the summer of 2007[4] and 2009[5]
The Cormorano park located in the north side of the town in the past year has hosted numerous important cultural events, including concerts of Francesco De Gregori, Goran Bregovic[6] and Piero Pelù.
Climate
The weather in winter is quite cold due to the bora, an icy wind that blows along the coast, however snow is rare. The last recorded heavy snowfall occurred in February 2012.[7]
From April to June the climate is warm and pleasant, with moderate humidity.
July and August can be very hot, with high temperatures usually above 30°C.
In 2003 Falconara experienced twin tornados along the coast .[8]
| Climate data for Falconara Marittima | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 8 (46) |
10 (50) |
12 (54) |
16 (61) |
20 (68) |
25 (77) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
24 (75) |
18 (64) |
13 (55) |
10 (50) |
17 (63) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 5 (41) |
7 (45) |
9 (48) |
13 (55) |
17 (63) |
21 (70) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
21 (70) |
15 (59) |
10 (50) |
7 (45) |
14 (57) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 3 (37) |
4 (39) |
6 (43) |
11 (52) |
14 (57) |
18 (64) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
18 (64) |
13 (55) |
8 (46) |
5 (41) |
12 (54) |
| Precipitation cm (inches) | 6 (2.4) |
4 (1.6) |
5 (2) |
5 (2) |
4 (1.6) |
4 (1.6) |
3 (1.2) |
4 (1.6) |
7 (2.8) |
9 (3.5) |
7 (2.8) |
6 (2.4) |
69 (27.2) |
| Source: Weatherbase[9] | |||||||||||||
Transportation
The Ancona Airport is located in Falconara Marittima. Falconara beach is about 2 miles away from the airport. The Orte (Rome)-Falconara Main line is one of the few transversal lines on the Italian Railway Network; even the Adriatic line passes through Falconara railway station.
Sport
The local volleyball team Pallavolo Falconara won the CEV Cup in 1986 and reached play-off semifinal of Italian Volleyball League two times in the eighties. Notable former volleyball players of the club include Ferdinando De Giorgi, Daniel Castellani, Tom Sorensen, Raimonds Vilde, Jan Kvalheim, Andrea Anastasi, Leondino Giombini, Pasquale Gravina, Valerio Vermiglio and Samuele Papi.
Notes
- ↑ http://demo.istat.it/pop2007/index1.html
- ↑ http://nuke.turismofalconara.it/AmbienteeCultura/Spiaggia/tabid/70/Default.aspx
- ↑ Falconara Zoo - Official website
- ↑ YouTube Video of 2007 show
- ↑ YouTube Video of 2009 show
- ↑ www.allaradio.com
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSCVoSSY8mU&feature=fvwrel
- ↑ www.wunderground.com
- ↑ "Falconara Marittima".