Novafeltria

Novafeltria
Comune
Comune di Novafeltria

Town Hall.

Coat of arms
Novafeltria

Location of Novafeltria in Italy

Coordinates: 43°54′N 12°17′E / 43.900°N 12.283°E / 43.900; 12.283
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province / Metropolitan city Rimini (RN)
Frazioni Libiano, Perticara, Sartiano, Secchiano Marecchia, Torricella
Government
  Mayor Lorenzo Marani
Area
  Total 41.8 km2 (16.1 sq mi)
Elevation 275 m (902 ft)
Population (2008)[1]
  Total 7,258
  Density 170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Novafeltriesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 61015
Dialing code 0541
Patron saint Sts. Peter and Paul
Saint day June 29
Website Official website

Novafeltria is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna.

Geography

The town is located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Rimini. It is the main center of the Montefeltro traditional region. It is located on the Marecchia river.

History

Until 1941 it was known as Mercatino Marecchia. The current Town Hall was the 17th century residence of Counts of Segni from Bologna.

After the referendum of 17 and 18 December 2006, Novafeltria was detached from the Province of Pesaro and Urbino (Marche) to join Emilia-Romagna and the Province of Rimini on 15 August 2009.[2][3]

Notable people

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. (Italian) Article about the legislation
  3. (Italian) Article on "il Resto del Carlino"
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