Maltignano
Exploring Maltignano: Physical Geography
Maltignano is a small municipality in the province of Ascoli Piceno, located in the Marche region of Italy, with a population of approximately 2228. The town is situated entirely south of the Tronto river, along with the municipality of Folignano. Maltignano is located east of the Rocca di Morro and south of the course of the Tronto, on the ridge that separates the Tronto valley from that of the Val Vibrata. The largest fraction of the municipality is Caselle, which is located on the slopes of the ridge, near the industrial areas of Ascoli Piceno and Ancarano.
The History of Maltignano
The name Maltignano derives from the Roman Publio Maltino Basso, who owned the land of the current municipal territory. The first time the name of the municipality appeared on the map was thanks to Charlemagne, who, when he came down to Italy, donated some castles south of the Tronto to the diocese of Ascoli Piceno, including Maltignano and the nearby centers of Ancarano and Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata, an ancient fortress.
Maltignanese Society
Demographic Evolution
The population of Maltignano is very stable and has not undergone significant variations: although the population density is not very high, the municipality has been able to renew itself thanks to a good management of the services offered.
Mobility and Transport
Railways
Maltignano has a railway station located along the Ascoli Piceno-San Benedetto del Tronto railway, and is served by regional Trenitalia connections.
Urban Mobility
The suburban public transport of Maltignano is guaranteed by the bus companies START and TUA.
Local Administration
Maltignano is a municipality with a good administration: the services offered to citizens are of good quality and are managed efficiently.
Sport in Maltignano
Football
Football is a very popular sport in Maltignano: the main team is called Maltignanese and plays in the Second Category championship in the Marche region.
Futsal
In Caselle, a fraction of Maltignano, there is Futsal Caselle, a futsal team that plays in the Serie D championship. The team plays its home games in the gymnasium of the municipality of Ancarano. In the 2016/2017 season, the orange formation played in the playoffs but did not manage to reach promotion.
Conclusions
Maltignano can be considered a quiet and welcoming municipality: its geographical location makes it ideal for those looking for the tranquility of the countryside, but do not want to give up essential services. The municipality is well connected in terms of public transport, and has a good administration, which is committed to the well-being of its citizens. Sports enthusiasts have both football and futsal at their disposal for team sports enthusiasts. In conclusion, Maltignano is a municipality that deserves to be visited, especially by those who want to relax and enjoy a pleasant holiday.
