Molise is a ''
comune
The (; plural: ) is a local administrative division of Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality. It is the third-level administrative division of Italy, after regions ('' regioni'') and provinces (''province''). The can also ...
'' (municipality) in the
Province of Campobasso
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in the
Italian
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region
Molise
Molise (, , ; nap, label=Neapolitan language, Neapolitan, Mulise) is a Regions of Italy, region of Southern Italy. Until 1963, it formed part of the region of Abruzzi e Molise, alongside the region of Abruzzo. The split, which did not become effe ...
, located about northwest of
Campobasso
Campobasso (, ; nap, label= Campobassan, Cambuàsce ) is a city and ''comune'' in southern Italy, the capital of the region of Molise and of the province of Campobasso. It is located in the high basin of the Biferno river, surrounded by Sann ...
. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 179 and an area of .
[All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute ]Istat
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.
Molise borders the following municipalities:
Duronia
Duronia is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about northwest of Campobasso. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 473 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Ita ...
,
Frosolone
Frosolone is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Isernia in the Italian region Molise, located about west of Campobasso and about east of Isernia. Frosolone is known historically for the production of blades, including knives and sci ...
,
Torella del Sannio
Torella del Sannio is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Campobasso (Molise, Italy).
History
The village is believed to have been founded around 800 BC and hosts a medieval castle-tower of 12th century, hence the name (meaning ''little tower ...
.
Demographic evolution
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References
Cities and towns in Molise
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