Pescolanciano Explained

Pescolanciano
Official Name:Comune di Pescolanciano
Coordinates:41.6833°N 34°W
Region:Molise
Province:Isernia (IS)
Frazioni:lLa Castagna
Mayor:Manolo Sacco
Area Total Km2:34.73
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:847
Population As Of:30 September 2016
Population Demonym:Pescolancianesi
Elevation M:800
Postal Code:86097
Area Code:0865

Pescolanciano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Isernia in the Italian region Molise, located about 30km (20miles) northwest of Campobasso and about 12km (07miles) northeast of Isernia.

Pescolanciano borders the following municipalities: Agnone, Carovilli, Chiauci, Civitanova del Sannio, Miranda, Pietrabbondante, Sessano del Molise. Sights include the Castello D'Alessandro, built perhaps around 583 during the reign of Lombard king Alboin, or later under Charlemagne. The first historical mentions are from the 13th century. Located on the spur overlooking the town, it has a massive pentagonal plan.

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