Pescolanciano

Pescolanciano
Comune
Comune di Pescolanciano
View of Pescolanciano
Pescolanciano
Location of Pescolanciano in Italy
Coordinates: 41°41′N 14°20′E / 41.683°N 14.333°E / 41.683; 14.333Coordinates: 41°41′N 14°20′E / 41.683°N 14.333°E / 41.683; 14.333
Country Italy
Region Molise
Province Isernia (IS)
Frazioni lLa Castagna
Government
  Mayor Manolo Sacco
Area
  Total 34.73 km2 (13.41 sq mi)
Elevation 800 m (2,600 ft)
Population (30 September 2016)[1]
  Total 847
  Density 24/km2 (63/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Pescolancianesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 86097
Dialing code 0865
Website Official website

Pescolanciano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Isernia in the Italian region Molise, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Campobasso and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northeast of Isernia.

Pescolanciano borders the following municipalities: Agnone, Carovilli, Chiauci, Civitanova del Sannio, Miranda, Pietrabbondante, Sessano del Molise.

Sights include the Castello D'Alessandro, built perhaps around 583 duing the reign of Lombard king Alboin, or later under Charlemagne. The first historical mentions are from the 13th century. Located on the spur overlooking the town, it has a massive pentagonal plan.

References

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


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