Montenero di Bisaccia

Montenero di Bisaccia
Comune
Comune di Montenero di Bisaccia
Montenero di Bisaccia

Location of Montenero di Bisaccia in Italy

Coordinates: 41°57′N 14°47′E / 41.950°N 14.783°E / 41.950; 14.783
Country Italy
Region Molise
Province / Metropolitan city Campobasso (CB)
Frazioni Marina di Montenero, Montebello
Government
  Mayor Nicola Travaglini
Area
  Total 93.0 km2 (35.9 sq mi)
Elevation 273 m (896 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 6,781
  Density 73/km2 (190/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Monteneresi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 86036
Dialing code 0875
Website Official website

Montenero di Bisaccia is a small hill top town and comune (municipality). It is in the Province of Campobasso, which is in the region of Molise, in Italy. It is about 10 kilometres (6 mi) inland from the coast, and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Campobasso. The nearest large town and airport is Pescara. Montenero di Bisaccia borders the following municipalities: Cupello, Guglionesi, Lentella, Mafalda, Montecilfone, Palata, Petacciato, San Felice del Molise, San Salvo, Tavenna.

It is the birthplace of former judge and Italian minister Antonio di Pietro and of screenwriter Dardano Sacchetti.

References

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

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