Ostra, Marche
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Ostra is a town and comune in the Marche, central Italy, near the modern Ostra Vetere, south-east of Senigallia.
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Ostra | |
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Comune di Ostra | |
Coordinates: 43°36′53″N 13°9′33″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Marche |
Province | Ancona (AN) |
Frazioni | Pianello, Casine, Vaccarile |
Government | |
• Mayor | Massimo Olivetti |
Area | |
• Total | 46.59 km2 (17.99 sq mi) |
Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
Population (28 February 2009)[2] | |
• Total | 6,718 |
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Demonym | Ostrensi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 60010 |
Dialing code | 071 |
Patron saint | Gaudentius of Rimini |
Saint day | October 14 |
Website | Official website |
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The modern town is founded near the site of ancient Ostra, a Roman settlement. Its name was later changed to Montalboddo, and reverted to Ostra in 1881.