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Montecchio Maggiore (Venetian: Montécio Majore) is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is situated approximately 12 kilometres (7 miles) west of Vicenza and 43 km (27 miles) east of Verona; SP 246 provincial road passes through it.

Montecchio Maggiore
Montécio Majore
Comune
Comune di Montecchio Maggiore
Location of Montecchio Maggiore
Montecchio Maggiore
Location of Montecchio Maggiore in Italy
Montecchio Maggiore
Montecchio Maggiore (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°30′N 11°25′E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVicenza (VI)
FrazioniAlte Ceccato, Bernuffi, Ghisa, Santissima Trinità, Sant'Urbano, Valdimolino, Carbonara
Government
  MayorGianfranco Trapula
Area
  Total30.67 km2 (11.84 sq mi)
Elevation
72 m (236 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
  Total23,315
  Density760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Montecchiani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36075
Dialing code+39 0444
Patron saintSan Vitale
Saint dayFebruary 8
WebsiteOfficial website

Montecchio Maggiore borders the following municipalities: Altavilla Vicentina, Arzignano, Brendola, Castelgomberto, Montebello Vicentino, Montorso Vicentino, Sovizzo, Trissino, Zermeghedo.


History


The land of Montecchio Maggiore has been inhabited since the late Stone Age, though it was invaded and occupied many times. Two castles built about 975 are claimed to be the inspiration for the Romeo and Juliet legend. Luigi da Porto of Vicenza set the story here in his novel of 1552.


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International relations


Montecchio Maggiore is twinned with:


References


  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. "Alton Town Twinning Association". Hampshire County Council. May 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-09-13. Retrieved 2013-07-25.

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- [en] Montecchio Maggiore

[es] Montecchio Maggiore

Montecchio Maggiore es un municipio italiano de 23.842 habitantes[3] de la provincia de Vicenza (región de Véneto).

[ru] Монтеккьо-Маджоре

Монтеккьо-Маджоре (итал. Montecchio Maggiore) — коммуна в Италии, располагается в провинции Виченца области Венеция.



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