Petrella Tifernina

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Petrella Tifernina
Country	Italy
Region	Molise
Province	Province of Campobasso (CB)
Mayor	Domenico Marinelli
Elevation	m
Area	26.4 km²
Population
- Total (as of Dec. 2004)	1,280
- Density	49/km²
Time zone	CET, UTC+1
Coordinates	41°41′N, 14°42′E
Gentilic
Dialing code	0874
Postal code	86024
Patron	San Giorgio
Location of Petrella Tifernina in Italy

Petrella Tifernina is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 13 km north of Campobasso. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,280 and an area of 26.4 km².^[1]

Petrella Tifernina borders the following municipalities: Castellino del Biferno, Limosano, Lucito, Matrice, Montagano.

Contents 1 Demographic evolution 2 Campo Sportivo 3 Emigration 4 References

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] Campo Sportivo

The "Campo Sportivo" is located at the base of this village. It has a parking lot, a bar/convenience store, as well as a Sports Complex. It has generally replaced the village's piazza as the main gathering place for its residents.

[edit] Emigration

Since the end of World War II until the 1970s, the town's population declined considerable due to emigration. The places of choice for these emigrants were the Canadian cities of Montreal and Toronto.

[edit] References

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