Montecchio

For other uses, see Montecchio (disambiguation).

Montecchio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Terni in the Italian region Umbria, located about 50 km south of Perugia and about 30 km northwest of Terni.

Montecchio
Comune
Comune di Montecchio
Coat of arms
Location of Montecchio
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Coordinates: 42°40′N 12°17′E
Country	Italy
Region	Umbria
Province	Terni (TR)
Government
• Mayor	David Lisei
Area [1]
• Total	48.9 km2 (18.9 sq mi)
Elevation	391 m (1,283 ft)
Population  (Dec. 2004)[2]
• Total	1,749
• Density	36/km2 (93/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	05020
Dialing code	0744
Patron saint	St. Bernardino of Siena
Saint day	May 20
Website	Official website

Montecchio borders the following municipalities: Avigliano Umbro, Baschi, Civitella d'Agliano, Guardea, Orvieto, Todi. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").^[3]

The production facilities of the Falesco winery are located there.

Demographic evolution

Religious Buildings

Among the noteworthy religious buildings in the city are:

• Church of San Donnino Martire
• Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine dell'Olmo
• Church of the Madonna del Popolo (Chiesa Nuova)