Capracotta
Comune in Molise, Italy
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Capracotta is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Isernia in the Italian region of Molise, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Campobasso and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Isernia.
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| Comune di Capracotta | |
View of Capracotta | |
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| Coordinates: 41°50′N 14°16′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Province | Isernia (IS) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Candido Paglione |
| Area | |
• Total | 42.55 km2 (16.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,421 m (4,662 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 871 |
| • Density | 20.5/km2 (53.0/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Capracottesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 86082 |
| Dialing code | 0865 |
| Website | Official website |
It is the second highest municipality near the center of Italy at 1,421 metres (4,662 ft) above sea level, and 41st in Italy.[3]
On March 5, 2015, some 2.56 metres (101 in) of snow fell in 24 hours in the hamlet, setting a new world record recognized by Guinness World Records.[4]
Capracotta borders the municipalities of Agnone, Castel del Giudice, Pescopennataro, San Pietro Avellana, Sant'Angelo del Pesco, and Vastogirardi.
Main sights
Notable people
- Giovanni Carnevale (1924–2021), Italian priest, writer and historian
