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Offagna

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Offagna is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ancona in the Italian region of Marche, about 11 kilometres (7 mi) southwest of Ancona. As of 31 December 2018, it had a population of 1,992 and an area of 10.5 square kilometres (4.1 sq mi).Offagna borders the following municipalities: Ancona, Osimo, Polverigi. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

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N 43.533333333333 ° E 13.45 °
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Via Pago

Via Pago
60020
Marche, Italy
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