Capracotta

Capracotta
Comune
Comune di Capracotta
Capracotta

Location of Capracotta in Italy

Coordinates: 41°50′N 14°16′E / 41.833°N 14.267°ECoordinates: 41°50′N 14°16′E / 41.833°N 14.267°E
Country Italy
Region Molise
Province Province of Isernia (IS)
Area
  Total 42.3 km2 (16.3 sq mi)
Elevation 1,421 m (4,662 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 1,089
  Density 26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Demonym Capracottesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 86082
Dialing code 0865

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. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,089 and an area of 42.3 square kilometres (16.3 sq mi).[1]

It is the second highest municipality in Southern Italy at 1,421 metres (4,662 ft) on the sea level, and 41st overall in Italy.[2]

On March 5th 2015, some 2.56 metres (101 in) of snow fell in 24 hours in the village, which may have set a new world record previously belonging to Silver Lake, Colorado, USA with 75.8 inches (1.93 m).[3] [4]

Capracotta borders the following municipalities: Agnone, Castel del Giudice, Pescopennataro, San Pietro Avellana, Sant'Angelo del Pesco, Vastogirardi.

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References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. http://www.istat.it/storage/codici-unita-amministrative/elenco-comuni-italiani.xls.
  3. http://www.meteoweb.eu/2015/03/ufficiale-capracotta-pescocostanzo-battuto-record-mondiale-neve-foto-incredibili/408690/.
  4. http://www.weather.com/storms/winter/news/world-snow-record-italy-24-hour-march-2015/.