Montecchio Maggiore
Montecchio Maggiore
Montécio Majore | |
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| Comune di Montecchio Maggiore | |
Location of Montecchio Maggiore | |
| Coordinates: 45°30′N 11°25′E / 45.500°N 11.417°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Vicenza (VI) |
| Frazioni | Alte Ceccato, Bernuffi, Ghisa, Santissima Trinità, Sant'Urbano, Valdimolino, Carbonara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Silvio Parise: centre-left coalition: democratic party; Trapula Sindaco; Parise Sindaco 2024; Insieme per Montecchio |
| Area | |
• Total | 30.67 km2 (11.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2017) | |
• Total | 23,315 |
| • Density | 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Montecchiani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 36075 |
| Dialing code | +39 0444 |
| Patron saint | San Vitale |
| Saint day | February 8 |
| Website | Official website |
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 borders the following municipalities: Altavilla Vicentina, Arzignano, Brendola, Castelgomberto, Montebello Vicentino, Montorso Vicentino, Sovizzo, Trissino, Zermeghedo.