Folignano Explained

Folignano Maggiori
Official Name:Comune di Maggiori
Native Name:Magiorizzio
Coordinates:42.8167°N 51°W
Region:Marche
Province:Province of Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Frazioni:Castel Folignano, Villa Pigna, Piane di Morro, Case di Coccia
Area Total Km2:14.8
Population Total:9214
Population As Of:Dec. 2004
Population Demonym:Folignanesi
Elevation M:310
Postal Code:63040
Area Code:0736

Folignano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 90km (60miles) south of Ancona and about 6km (04miles) southeast of Ascoli Piceno. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 9,214 and an area of 14.8km2.[1]

The municipality of Folignano contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Castel Folignano, Case di Coccia, Sant'Antonio, San Cipriano, San Benedetto, Piane di Morro and Villa Pigna.

Folignano borders the following municipalities: Ascoli Piceno, Civitella del Tronto, Maltignano, Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata.

The historical center of the town is divided in several zone: Capolavilla (head of the town), Spiazzo (Square), Colle Pasquale (Pasquale hill), Pielavilla (feet of the town).

Demographic evolution

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References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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