Matrice

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Matrice

Location of Matrice in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Molise
Province Province of Campobasso (CB)
Area 20.4 km² (8 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 1,081
 - Density 53/km² (137/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 41°37′N, 14°43′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0874
Postal code 86030

Matrice is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 7 km northeast of Campobasso. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,081 and an area of 20.4 km².[1]

Matrice borders the following municipalities: Campobasso, Campolieto, Castellino del Biferno, Montagano, Petrella Tifernina, Ripalimosani, San Giovanni in Galdo.

At the beginning of the 20th century, many residents of Matrice began to immigrate to the U.S. Among these people were several prminant families in Matrice such as the Minillos.


[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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