Morrone del Sannio

Morrone del Sannio
Comune
Comune di Morrone del Sannio

Coat of arms
Morrone del Sannio
Location of Morrone del Sannio in Italy
Coordinates: 41°43′N 14°47′E / 41.717°N 14.783°E / 41.717; 14.783
Country Italy
Region Molise
Province Campobasso (CB)
Government
  Mayor Domenico Antonio Colasurdo
Area
  Total 45.6 km2 (17.6 sq mi)
Elevation 827 m (2,713 ft)
Population (31 May 2016[1])
  Total 587
  Density 13/km2 (33/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Morronesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 86040
Dialing code 0874
Website Official website

Morrone del Sannio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Campobasso.

Geography

Morrone del Sannio borders the following municipalities: Campolieto, Casacalenda, Castelbottaccio, Castellino del Biferno, Lucito, Lupara, Provvidenti, Ripabottoni.

Main sights

  • Remains of a Roman villa and of the abbey of Casalpiano
  • 15th century convent of St. Nazarius
  • Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (18th century)

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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