Rocchetta a Volturno

Rocchetta a Volturno
Comune
Comune di Rocchetta a Volturno
Rocchetta
Rocchetta a Volturno
Location of Rocchetta a Volturno in Italy
Coordinates: 41°37′N 14°5′E / 41.617°N 14.083°E / 41.617; 14.083Coordinates: 41°37′N 14°5′E / 41.617°N 14.083°E / 41.617; 14.083
Country Italy
Region Molise
Province Isernia (IS)
Government
  Mayor Teodoro Santilli
Area
  Total 23.34 km2 (9.01 sq mi)
Elevation 540 m (1,770 ft)
Population (30 September 2016)[1]
  Total 1,105
  Density 47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Rocchettani
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 86070
Dialing code 0865
Website Official website
Rocchetta Alta.

Rocchetta a Volturno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Isernia in the Italian region Molise, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Campobasso and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) west of Isernia.

Rocchetta a Volturno borders the following municipalities: Castel San Vincenzo, Cerro al Volturno, Colli a Volturno, Filignano, San Biagio Saracinisco, Scapoli, Vallerotonda.

The village contains two main settlements. The older part, called Rocchetta Alta, lies on the top of a rocky hill that dominates the valley. The old town is deserted since the end of the 20th century. The new town is at the bottom of the hill, in the valley.

References

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




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