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 | |
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| Comune di Rocchetta a Volturno | |
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Location of Rocchetta a Volturno  | |
  Rocchetta a Volturno Location of Rocchetta a Volturno in Italy  Rocchetta a Volturno Rocchetta a Volturno (Molise) | |
| Coordinates: 41°37′N 14°5′E / 41.617°N 14.083°E | |
| 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)[2] | |
• Total | 1,105 |
| • Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Rocchettani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 86070 |
| Dialing code | 0865 |
| Website | Official website |
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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
edit- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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