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 / Metropolitan city Province of Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Frazioni Villa S. Antonio, Villa Chiarini, Villa Cese
Area
  Total 11.0 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 7,568
  Density 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Lamensi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 63030
Dialing code 0736

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. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,568 and an area of 11.0 square kilometres (4.2 sq mi).[1]

The municipality of Castel di Lama contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Villa S. Antonio, Villa Chiarini, and Villa Cese.

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 is now the hotel Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi.

Demographic evolution

References

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