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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.

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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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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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Commons category
Ancona
postal code
60121–60131
Commons gallery
Ancona
native label
Ancona
nickname
Città dorica
inception
0387-00-00
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29 sections
Contents
  • 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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