town, Marche region, central Italy, east of Macerata city. The town lies on the Adriatic coast at the mouth of the Chienti River. It is divided into two centres: Portocivitanova, on the coast, and Civitanova Alta, on high ground 3 miles (5 km) inland. It is mainly a tourist resort. Pop. (2006 est.) mun., 39,823.