Montecarotto
Comune in Marche, Italy
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Montecarotto is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ancona in the Italian region Marche, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Ancona, mostly known internationally[3] for the annual Blackmoon festival, a renowned[4] goa and psytrance happening. As of 30 April 2025, it had a population of 1,855 and an area of 24.1 square kilometres (9.3 mi2).[5]
Montecarotto | |
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| Comune di Montecarotto | |
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  Montecarotto Location of Montecarotto in Italy  Montecarotto Montecarotto (Marche) | |
| Coordinates: 43°32′N 13°4′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Ancona (AN) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Paoloni |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.07 km2 (9.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
| Population (2025)[2] | |
• Total | 1,855 |
| • Density | 77.07/km2 (199.6/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Montecarottesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 60036 |
| Dialing code | 0731 |
| Patron saint | St. Placidus |
| Saint day | October 5 |
Montecarotto borders the following municipalities: Arcevia, Belvedere Ostrense, Ostra, Ostra Vetere, Poggio San Marcello, Rosora, Serra de' Conti.
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