Macerata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Macerata
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| Comune di Macerata | ||
A view of the historical center of Macerata
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The comune Macerata, in red, in its province
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Marche | |
| Province | Macerata (MC) | |
| Frazioni | see list | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 92.53 km2 (35.73 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) | |
| Highest elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | |
| Population
(31 December 2015)
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| • Total | 42,731 | |
| • Density | 461.807/km2 (1,196.07/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Maceratesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
62100
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| Dialing code | 0733 | |
| Patron saint | Julian the Hospitaller | |
| Saint day | 31 August | |
Macerata is a city and comune in the Marche region, central Italy. It is the capital of the province of Macerata.
The football team is A.C. Maceratese. They play in the D League.
Geography
The historical city centre is on a hill between the Chienti and Potenza rivers. The comune of Macerata has an area of 92.53 km2 (35.73 sq mi) and its altitude is 315 m (1,033 ft).
Macerata borders with the comuni Corridonia, Montecassiano, Pollenza, Appignano, Treia, Montelupone, Morrovalle, Recanati and Tolentino (a small part).
Frazioni
The following frazioni (hamlets) are part of Macerataː Acquesalate, Acquevive, Botonto San Giacomo, Botonto Sant'Isidoro, Cervare, Cimarella, Cincinelli, Collevario, Colleverde, Consalvi, Corneto, Helvia Recina, Isola, Madonna del Monte, Montanello, Piediripa, Sforzacosta, Valle, Vallebona, Valteia, Villa Potenza.
Population
As of 31 December 2015[update], there are 42,731 persons living in the comune, for a population density of 461.8 inhabitants/km².
Twinned towns
Macerata is twinned with:
Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Germany, since 1963
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, since 1982
Floriana, Malta, since 2007
Kamëz, Albania, since 13 March 2010
Sheffield, UK, since 2013
Gallery
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Panorama of Macerata
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Piazza della Liberta
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Cathedral of Macerata
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The great hall of the University.
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Madonna with Child by Carlo Crivelli (1470), Macerata Art Gallery
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Sferisterio open-air theatre.
Images for kids
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Madonna with Child by Carlo Crivelli (1470), Pinacoteca di Macerata
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Macerata principal tower.
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Chiesa di San Filippo Neri
See also
In Spanish: Macerata para niños
