Campobasso
City in Molise, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Campobasso (UK: /ˌkæmpoʊˈbæsoʊ/,[3] Italian: [ˌkampoˈbasso] ⓘ; Campobassan: Cambuàsce [ˌkambuˈwaʃʃə]) 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 Sannio and Matese mountains.
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Campobasso | |
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Comune di Campobasso | |
Coordinates: 41°34′N 14°40′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Molise |
Province | Campobasso (CB) |
Frazioni | Santo Stefano |
Government | |
• Mayor | Paola Felice (M5S) |
Area | |
• Total | 55 km2 (21 sq mi) |
Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) |
Population (31 July 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 49,230 |
• Density | 900/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
Demonym | Campobassani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 86100 |
Dialing code | 0874 |
Patron saint | St. George |
Saint day | 23 April |
Website | Official website |
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Campobasso is renowned for the craftsmanship of blades (including scissors and knives), a fact well documented since the 14th century. It is also famous for the production of pears and scamorza (cheese). The city is the home of the University of Molise and of the Archdiocese of Campobasso-Boiano.