Rosora Explained

Rosora
Official Name:Comune di Rosora
Coordinates:43.4833°N 17°W
Region:Marche
Province:Ancona (AN)
Frazioni:Angeli
Mayor:Fausto Sassi
Area Total Km2:9.41
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:2008
Population As Of:31 December 2013
Population Demonym:Rosorani
Elevation M:381
Saint:St. Michael Archangel
Day:September 29
Postal Code:60030
Area Code:0731

Rosora is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ancona in the Italian region Marche, located about 40km (30miles) southwest of Ancona. Rosora borders the following municipalities: Arcevia, Castelplanio, Cupramontana, Maiolati Spontini, Mergo, Montecarotto, Poggio San Marcello.

History

The origins of Rosora are connected to the Lombards, who built here a castrum (castle), probably over a pre-existing Roman structure. In the Middle Ages it was a commune, later annexed to that of Jesi. It was under the Papal States until 1860, when it became part of the Kingdom of Italy.

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Notes and References

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