Rotella, Marche Explained

Rotella
Official Name:	Comune di Rotella
Coordinates:	42.95°N 47°W
Region:	Marche
Province:	Province of Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Frazioni:	Casteltel di Croce, Capradosso, Poggio Canoso
Mayor:	Domenico Gentili
Area Total Km2:	27.2
Population Total:	985
Population As Of:	2005
Population Demonym:	Rotellesi
Elevation M:	395
Saint:	Lawrence of Rome
Day:	10 August
Postal Code:	63030
Area Code:	0736

Rotella is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 70km (40miles) south of Ancona and about 11km (07miles) north of Ascoli Piceno. As of 31 December 2005, it has a population of 985 and an area of 27.2km2.^[1]

The municipality of Rotella contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Castel di Croce, Capradosso, and Poggio Canoso.

Rotella borders the following municipalities: Ascoli Piceno, Castignano, Force, Montedinove, Montelparo, Venarotta.

Among the prominent public buildings in Rotella are:

• Torre Civica dell'Orologio
• Museo Piccolomini, Rotella
• Santi Maria e Lorenzo
• Sanctuary of the Madonna della Consolazione, Montemisio
• Santa Lucia di Capradosso
• Santa Lucia di Poggio Canoso
• San Severino
• Santa Viviana or Chiesa delle Icone

Demographic evolution

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External links

• www.comunerotella.net/

Notes and References

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