Massa Fermana

Massa Fermana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Fermo in the Italian region Marche, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of Ancona and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Ascoli Piceno.

Massa Fermana
Comune di Massa Fermana
Location of Massa Fermana
Massa Fermana
Location of Massa Fermana in Italy
Massa Fermana
Massa Fermana (Marche)
Coordinates: 43°9′N 13°28′E
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceFermo (FM)
Government
  MayorGiampiero Tarulli
Area
  Total7.7 km2 (3.0 sq mi)
Elevation
340 m (1,120 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2008)[2]
  Total970
  Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Massetani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
63020
Dialing code0734
Patron saintSt. Lawrence
Saint dayAugust 10

The parish church of Santi Lorenzo, Silvestro, e Ruffino houses the Massa Fermana Altarpiece (1468) by Carlo Crivelli. The St Anthony Gate dates to the 14th century.

In 1946, Ada Natali become mayor of this town, being the first female mayor in Italy's history.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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