Force, Marche Explained

Force
Official Name:Comune di Force
Coordinates:42.9667°N 42°W
Region:Marche
Province:Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Frazioni:Montecchio, Montemoro, Quinzano
Mayor:Augusto Curti
Area Total Km2:34.31
Population Total:1281
Population As Of:31 August 2017[1]
Population Demonym:Forcesi
Elevation M:689
Postal Code:63086
Area Code:0736

Force is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 70km (40miles) south of Ancona and about 15km (09miles) northwest of Ascoli Piceno.

The name of "Force" derive from the Italian word for "pitchfork", as it is located between the valleys of the rivers Aso, Tesino and Tronto. The settlement dates back to the 5th century AD, when, because of the barbarian invasions, peoples from neighboring hamlets found shelter because of its strategic defensive position.

Sights include the Cottage Verrucci (1936), and the Convent of the Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta.

Activities in the town include processing of copper.

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Notes and References

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