Capracotta
Capracotta | |
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| Comune di Capracotta | |
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Location of Capracotta  | |
  Capracotta Location of Capracotta in Italy  Capracotta Capracotta (Molise) | |
| Coordinates: 41°50′N 14°16′E / 41.833°N 14.267°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Province | Isernia (IS) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Candido Paglione |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.55 km2 (16.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,421 m (4,662 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 871 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (53/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Capracottesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 86082 |
| Dialing code | 0865 |
| Website | Official website |
Capracotta is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Isernia in the Italian region Molise, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Campobasso and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Isernia.
It is the second highest municipality in Center of Italy at 1,421 metres (4,662 ft) on the sea level, and 41st overall in Italy.[3]
On March 5, 2015, some 2.56 metres (101 in) of snow fell in 24 hours in the hamlet, setting a new world record, which is recognized by Guinness World Records.[4]
Capracotta borders the following municipalities: Agnone, Castel del Giudice, Pescopennataro, San Pietro Avellana, Sant'Angelo del Pesco, Vastogirardi.
Main sights
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ http://www.istat.it/storage/codici-unita-amministrative/elenco-comuni-italiani.xls.
- ^ http://www.meteoweb.eu/2015/03/ufficiale-capracotta-pescocostanzo-battuto-record-mondiale-neve-foto-incredibili/408690/.
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