Sant'Angelo in Lizzola
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| Sant'Angelo in Lizzola | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Sant'Angelo in Lizzola | |
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  Sant'Angelo in Lizzola | |
| Coordinates: 43°50′N 12°48′E / 43.833°N 12.800°ECoordinates: 43°50′N 12°48′E / 43.833°N 12.800°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Province of Pesaro e Urbino (PU) |
| Frazioni | Montecchio |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Guido Formica |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.8 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,617 |
| • Density | 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Santangiolesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 61020 |
| Dialing code | 0721 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel |
| Saint day | May 8 |
| Website | Official website |
Sant'Angelo in Lizzola is a comune (municipality) in the province of Pesaro e Urbino in the Italian region Marche, located about 60 km northwest of Ancona and about 12 km southwest of Pesaro.
Sant'Angelo in Lizzola borders the following municipalities: Colbordolo, Monteciccardo, Montegridolfo, Montelabbate, Pesaro, Tavullia. It is composed by the capital Sant'Angelo in lizzola and by the frazione of Montecchio, which is the seat of numerous industries of woodcraft and glassworks.
The town was originated by the union of Monte Sant'Angelo and Liciole (Lizzola) around the year 1000 AD. The burgh of Montecchio, next to the river Foglia, was annexed in 1389.
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