Matrice
Matrice | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Matrice | |
Matrice Location of Matrice in Italy | |
Coordinates: 41°37′N 14°43′E / 41.617°N 14.717°ECoordinates: 41°37′N 14°43′E / 41.617°N 14.717°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Molise |
Province | Province of Campobasso (CB) |
Area | |
• Total | 20.4 km2 (7.9 sq mi) |
Population (Dec. 2004) | |
• Total | 1,081 |
• Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 86030 |
Dialing code | 0874 |
Matrice is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 7 kilometres (4 mi) northeast of Campobasso. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,081 and an area of 20.4 square kilometres (7.9 sq mi).[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.