Fermignano

Fermignano
Comune
Comune di Fermignano
Fermignano

Location of Fermignano in Italy

Coordinates: 43°41′N 12°39′E / 43.683°N 12.650°E / 43.683; 12.650Coordinates: 43°41′N 12°39′E / 43.683°N 12.650°E / 43.683; 12.650
Country Italy
Region Marche
Province / Metropolitan city Pesaro e Urbino (PU)
Government
  Mayor Giorgio Cancellieri
Area
  Total 43.3 km2 (16.7 sq mi)
Population (2006)[1]
  Total 8,384
  Density 190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Fermignanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 61033
Dialing code 0722
Patron saint St. Anne
Saint day 26 July
Website Official website

Fermignano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pesaro e Urbino in the Italian region Marche, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Ancona and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Pesaro.

Renaissance architect Donato Bramante was born here.

History

Fermignano's history can be traced to 200 BC, with the name probably deriving from someone named Firmidio. The city grew up around a bridge over the Metauro river.[2] Over the centuries, Fermignano was under the jurisdiction of the Duchy of Urbino. From 1607, it was given its own administrative council.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian Statistical Institute (Istat)
  2. History of Fermignano

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