Serrapetrona

Serrapetrona is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Macerata in the Marche region of central Italy. It is located in the inland, hilly part of Marche, within the Apennine foothills, and is surrounded by agricultural and woodland landscapes.

The municipality comprises the historic town center and the surrounding rural areas. The area experiences a typical continental-mediterranean climate, with warm summers and cool winters, which supports agricultural activity and small-scale farming.

Historically, Serrapetrona developed as a modest agricultural settlement during the Middle Ages. It has retained elements of its traditional town layout, including narrow streets and stone buildings in the old quarter. Through the centuries it was shaped by broader regional changes and administrations that affected central Italy.

The local economy is largely based on agriculture and related activities, with small-scale production and crafts playing a role in the community. In recent decades the population has followed common rural trends, with gradual aging and some outward migration, while municipal leadership focuses on maintaining services, culture, and local traditions.