Torella del Sannio

Torella del Sannio
Comune
Comune di Torella del Sannio
Torella del Sannio

Location of Torella del Sannio in Italy

Coordinates: 41°38′N 14°31′E / 41.633°N 14.517°E / 41.633; 14.517Coordinates: 41°38′N 14°31′E / 41.633°N 14.517°E / 41.633; 14.517
Country Italy
Region Molise
Province Campobasso (CB)
Area
  Total 16 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation 837 m (2,746 ft)
Population (October 2009)[1]
  Total 808
  Density 51/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 86028
Dialing code 0874

Torella del Sannio is a town and comune in the province of Campobasso (Molise, Italy).

History

The village is believed to have been founded around 800 BC and hosts a medieval castle-tower of 12th century, hence the name (meaning little tower in local dialect), and a monastery.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)

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