Morro d'Alba is a hilly Italian comune (municipality) in the province of Ancona (Marche region), located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northwest of Jesi. It is known for giving its name to the DOC red wine Lacrima di Morro d'Alba.
Morro d'Alba | |
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| Comune di Morro d'Alba | |
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  Morro d'Alba Location of Morro d'Alba in Italy  Morro d'Alba Morro d'Alba (Marche) | |
| Coordinates: 43°36′N 13°13′E / 43.600°N 13.217°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Ancona (AN) |
| Frazioni | Santa Maria, Sant'Amico |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Enrico Ciarimboli |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.46 km2 (7.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 199 m (653 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,793 |
| • Density | 92.14/km2 (238.6/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Morresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 60030 |
| Dialing code | 0731 |
| Website | Official website |
Bordered by Belvedere Ostrense (AN), Monte San Vito (AN), San Marcello (AN), and Senigallia (AN), this medieval village is officially recognized as one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia[4]. It sits nestled in the Marche countryside, in an area historically renowned for the abundant natural springs.
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- ↑ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ↑ "Marche" (in Italian). Retrieved 1 August 2023.
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