Baranello

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Baranello

Location of Baranello in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Molise
Province Province of Campobasso (CB)
Area 24.8 km² (10 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 2,715
 - Density 109/km² (282/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 41°32′N 14°33′ECoordinates: 41°32′N 14°33′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0874
Postal code 86011

Baranello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 10 km southwest of Campobasso. This town draws it name as a derivative of Monte Vairano which was a hilltop Samnite [1] village and now is an archelogical site. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,715 and an area of 24.8 km².[2]

Baranello borders the following municipalities: Busso, Colle d'Anchise, Spinete, Vinchiaturo.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

  1. ^ SAMNITES AND SAMNIUM - History and Archaeology
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.