Rocchetta a Volturno explained

Rocchetta a Volturno
Official Name:Comune di Rocchetta a Volturno
Coordinates:41.6167°N 19°W
Region:Molise
Province:Isernia (IS)
Mayor:Teodoro Santilli
Area Total Km2:23.34
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:1105
Population As Of:30 September 2016
Population Demonym:Rocchettani
Elevation M:540
Postal Code:86070
Area Code:0865

Rocchetta a Volturno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Isernia in the Italian region Molise, located about 50km (30miles) west of Campobasso and about 13km (08miles) west of Isernia.

Rocchetta a Volturno borders the following municipalities: Castel San Vincenzo, Cerro al Volturno, Colli a Volturno, Filignano, San Biagio Saracinisco, Scapoli, Vallerotonda.

The village contains two main settlements. The older part, called Rocchetta Alta, lies on the top of a rocky hill that dominates the valley. The old town is deserted since the end of the 20th century. The new town is at the bottom of the hill, in the valley.

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Notes and References

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