Vinchiaturo
Vinchiaturo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Campobasso.
Vinchiaturo | |
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| Comune di Vinchiaturo | |
Location of Vinchiaturo 
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  Vinchiaturo Location of Vinchiaturo in Italy  Vinchiaturo Vinchiaturo (Molise) | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′N 14°35′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Province | Campobasso (CB) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luigi Valente |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 km2 (13.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,185 |
| • Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Vinchiaturesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 86019 |
| Dialing code | 0874 |
| Website | Official website |
The name of the town derives from the Latin vincula catenis, meaning "prison with chains".
Vinchiaturo borders the following municipalities: Baranello, Busso, Campobasso, Campochiaro, Colle d'Anchise, Guardiaregia, Mirabello Sannitico, San Giuliano del Sannio.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
External links
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