Grottammare
| Grottammare | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Città di Grottammare | ||
 View from the old town | ||
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  Grottammare Location of Grottammare in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°59′23″N 13°51′57″E / 42.98972°N 13.86583°ECoordinates: 42°59′23″N 13°51′57″E / 42.98972°N 13.86583°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Marche | |
| Province | Ascoli Piceno (AP) | |
| Frazioni | Ischia | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Enrico Piergallini (since May 2013) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.66 km2 (6.82 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | |
| Population (31 October 2017) | ||
| • Total | 16,130 | |
| • Density | 910/km2 (2,400/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Grottammaresi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code | 63066 | |
| Dialing code | 0735 | |
| Patron saint | Saint Paternian | |
| Saint day | 10 July | |
| Website | Official website | |
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Grottammare is a town and comune on Italy's Adriatic coast, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche region.
The town is crossed by the 43rd parallel north. Economy is mostly based on summer tourism; other sectors include food and vegetables production, mechanics, and commerce.
People
- Pope Sixtus V (1521–1590), born here
- Pericle Fazzini (1913–1987), artist, created the bronze sculpture La Resurrezione at Paul VI Audience Hall in Vatican City
Sister towns
External links
- Red Pepper, August 2004, "Local Democracy Italian style"
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