Fermignano
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| Fermignano | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Province of Pesaro e Urbino (PU) |
| Area | 43.3 km² (17 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 8,065 |
| - Density | 186/km² (482/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | fermignanesi |
| Dialing code | 0722 |
| Postal code | 61033 |
Fermignano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pesaro e Urbino in the Italian region Marche, located about 70 km west of Ancona and about 35 km southwest of Pesaro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,065 and an area of 43.3 km².[1]
Fermignano borders the following municipalities: Acqualagna, Cagli, Fossombrone, Urbania, Urbino.
Renaissance architect Donato Bramante was born here.
[edit] History
Fermignano's history can be traced to 200 B.C., with the name probably deriving from someone named Firmidio. The city grew up around a bridge over the Metauro river. [2]
[edit] Demographic evolution
[edit] References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Fermignano History
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