Ancona
Ancona (/æŋˈkoʊnə/,[3] also US: /ænˈ-, ɑːnˈ-/,[4][5][6] Italian: [aŋˈkoːna] (
listen)) is a city and a seaport in the Marche region in central Italy, with a population of around 101,997 as of 2015[update]. Ancona is the capital of the province of Ancona and of the region. The city is located 280 km (170 mi) northeast of Rome, on the Adriatic Sea, between the slopes of the two extremities of the promontory of Monte Conero, Monte Astagno and Monte Guasco.
Ancona | |
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| Città di Ancona | |
 Aerial view of Ancona | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Ancona  | |
  Ancona Location of Ancona in Marche  Ancona Ancona (Marche) | |
| Coordinates: 43°37′01″N 13°31′00″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Ancona (AN) |
| Frazioni | Aspio, Gallignano, Montacuto, Massignano, Montesicuro, Candia, Ghettarello, Paterno, Casine di Paterno, Poggio di Ancona, Sappanico, Varano |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Valeria Mancinelli (PD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 123.71 km2 (47.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2015)[2] | |
| • Total | 101,300 |
| • Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Demonyms | Anconetani, Anconitani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 60100, 60121–60129, 60131 |
| Dialing code | 071 |
| Patron saint | Judas Cyriacus |
| Saint day | 4 May |
| Website | Official website |
Ancona is one of the main ports on the Adriatic Sea, especially for passenger traffic, and is the main economic and demographic centre of the region.