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Ancona
Sign in to saveAncona (, also ; ) is a city and a seaport in the Marche region of central Italy. The city of Ancona has an estimated population of around 99,469 . Ancona is the capital of the homonymous province and of the region. The city is located 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. The hilly nature around Ancona is a strong contrast to the flatter coastline in areas further north.
Ancona is a coastal city and seaport in the Marche region of central Italy, serving as the capital of both its province and region, with a population of approximately 99,469. Located on the Adriatic Sea northeast of Rome, the city sits between two mountain slopes and contrasts with the flatter coastlines found further north along the coast.
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Key facts
- Italian comune.name
- Ancona
- Italian comune.official_name
- Città di Ancona
- Italian comune.image_caption
- Clockwise from top: view of the city, Lazzaretto of Ancona, and Piazza IV Novembre with the Monument to the Fallen, Loggia dei Mercanti, San Ciriaco Cathedral, , the Arch of Trajan
- Italian comune.image_flag
- Flag of Ancona.svg
- Italian comune.image_shield
- Ancona-Stemma.svg
- Italian comune.pushpin_map
- Italy Marche
- Italian comune.province
- (AN)
- Italian comune.frazioni
- Aspio, Gallignano, Montacuto, Massignano, Montesicuro, Candia, Ghettarello, Paterno, Casine di Paterno, Poggio di Ancona, Sappanico, Varano
- Italian comune.mayor_party
- FI
- Italian comune.mayor
- Daniele Silvetti
- Italian comune.area_total_km2
- 123.71
- Italian comune.population_demonyms
- Anconetani, Anconitani
- Italian comune.elevation_m
- 16
- Italian comune.saint
- Judas Cyriacus
- Italian comune.day
- 4 May
- Italian comune.postal_code
- 60100, 60121–60129, 60131
- Italian comune.area_code
- 071
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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- Ancona
- Demonym
- dorici
- Population
- 98356
- Area
- 124.84
- Elevation
- 16
- Official website
- www.comuneancona.it
- Image
- AnkonPanorama.jpg
- Dialing code
- 071
- Licence plate code
- AN
- Motto
- Ancon Dorica Civitas Fidei
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- Ancona
- postal code
- 60121–60131
- Commons gallery
- Ancona
- native label
- Ancona
- P8168
- Pavel Korotkov
- nickname
- Città dorica
- P12749
- Adriaan Paulen
- inception
- 0387-00-00
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- History
- Greek colony
- Roman ''municipium''
- Byzantine city
- Maritime Republic of Ancona
- In the Papal States
- The Greek community of Ancona
- Contemporary history
- Jewish history
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Government
- Main sights
- Ancona Cathedral
- Arch of Trajan
- Other sights
- Notable people
- Transportation
- Shipping
- Airport
- Railways
- Roads
- Urban public transportation
- Twin towns — sister cities
- See also
- References
- Sources
- External links
Ancona (, also ; ) is a city and a seaport in the Marche region of central Italy. The city of Ancona has an estimated population of around 99,469 . Ancona is the capital of the homonymous province and of the region. The city is located 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. The hilly nature around Ancona is a strong contrast to the flatter coastline in areas further north.
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.
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