Senigallia | |
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Città di Senigallia | |
![]() Piazza del Duca, Senigallia | |
![]() Senigallia within the Province of Ancona | |
Coordinates: 43°43′N 13°13′E / 43.717°N 13.217°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Marche |
Province | Ancona (AN) |
Frazioni | see list |
Government | |
• Mayor | Maurizio Mangialardi (PD) |
Area | |
• Total | 117.77 km2 (45.47 sq mi) |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Highest elevation | 202 m (663 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (January 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 44,706 |
• Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) |
Demonym | Senigalliesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 60019 |
Dialing code | 071 |
Patron saint | St. Paulinus |
Saint day | 4 May |
Website | Official website |
Senigallia is a comune and seaport in Italy. It is on the Adriatic coastline, in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region. It is the second city of the province, after the capital, by the number of people living there.
It is an important seaside resort in the Marche region, and is visited every year by many person. Its beach is known as Spiaggia di Velluto (Velvet Beach).
Senigallia is on the Adriatic Sea, at the mouth of the Misa river. It has an area of 117.77 km2 (45.47 sq mi) and its altitude is 5 m (16 ft).
The comune borders with the following comuniː Belvedere Ostrense, Mondolfo (Province of Pesaro and Urbino), Monte San Vito, Montemarciano, Morro d'Alba, Ostra, Trecastelli.[3]
The following frazioni (hamlets) are part of Senigalliaː Bettolelle, Borgo Bicchia, Borgo Catena, Borgo Passera, Brugnetto, Cannella, Castellaro, Cesanella, Cesano, Ciarnin, Filetto, Gabriella, Grottino, Mandriola, Marzocca, Montignano, Roncitelli, Sant'Angelo, San Silvestro, Scapezzano and Vallone.
There are 44,706 persons living in the comune (January 2017),[2] for a population density of 379.6 inhabitants/km².
Evolution of the population
The people from this comune are known, in Italian, as senigalliesi.
Despite its ancient origin the city presents a modern appearance, with wide streets. Attractions include:
Senigallia is twinned with:[6]