Castel di Lama

Castel di Lama
Comune
Comune di Castel di Lama
Castel di Lama
Location of Castel di Lama in Italy
Coordinates: 42°52′N 13°42′E / 42.867°N 13.700°E / 42.867; 13.700Coordinates: 42°52′N 13°42′E / 42.867°N 13.700°E / 42.867; 13.700
Country Italy
Region Marche
Province Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Frazioni Villa S. Antonio, Villa Chiarini, Villa Cese
Government
  Mayor Mauro Bocchicchio
Area
  Total 10.98 km2 (4.24 sq mi)
Population (30 June 2017)[1]
  Total 8,610
  Density 780/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Lamensi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 63030
Dialing code 0736
Website Official website

Castel di Lama is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Ancona and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) east of Ascoli Piceno.

Castel di Lama borders the following municipalities: Appignano del Tronto, Ascoli Piceno, Castorano, Offida.

The name comes from a mediaeval castle on the hill, which now houses the hotel Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi.

References

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


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