Torella del Sannio
Comune in Molise, Italy
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Torella del Sannio is a town and comune in the province of Campobasso (Molise, Italy).
CountryItaly
FrazioniCasalciprano, Castropignano, Duronia, Fossalto, Frosolone (IS), Molise, Pietracupa
Elevation837 m (2,746 ft)
Torella del Sannio | |
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| Comune di Torella del Sannio | |
  Torella del Sannio Location within Italy  Torella del Sannio Location within Molise | |
| Coordinates: 41°38′N 14°31′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Province | Campobasso (CB) |
| Frazioni | Casalciprano, Castropignano, Duronia, Fossalto, Frosolone (IS), Molise, Pietracupa |
| Area | |
• Total | 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 837 m (2,746 ft) |
| Population (October 2009)[2] | |
• Total | 808 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 86028 |
| Dialing code | 0874 |
| ISTAT code | 070079 |
History
The village is believed to have been founded around 800 BC and hosts a monastery, and a medieval castle-tower from the 12th century, hence the name (meaning little tower in local dialect).
