Vinchiaturo
Vinchiaturo | |
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| Comune di Vinchiaturo | |
show Location of Vinchiaturo | |
  Vinchiaturo Location of Vinchiaturo in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′N 14°35′E / 41.500°N 14.583°ECoordinates: 41°30′N 14°35′E / 41.500°N 14.583°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)[3] | |
| • 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 |
Vinchiaturo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Campobasso.
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.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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