Montenero di Bisaccia | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Montenero di Bisaccia | |
Location of Montenero di Bisaccia in Italy | |
Coordinates: 41°57′N 14°47′E / 41.950°N 14.783°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Molise |
Province / Metropolitan city | Campobasso (CB) |
Frazioni | Marina di Montenero, Montebello |
Government | |
• Mayor | Nicola Travaglini |
Area | |
• Total | 93.0 km2 (35.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 273 m (896 ft) |
Population (31 December 2010) | |
• Total | 6,781 |
• Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Monteneresi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 86036 |
Dialing code | 0875 |
Website | Official website |
Montenero di Bisaccia is a small hill top town and comune (municipality). It is in the Province of Campobasso, which is in the region of Molise, in Italy. It is about 10 kilometres (6 mi) inland from the coast, and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Campobasso. The nearest large town and airport is Pescara. Montenero di Bisaccia borders the following municipalities: Cupello, Guglionesi, Lentella, Mafalda, Montecilfone, Palata, Petacciato, San Felice del Molise, San Salvo, Tavenna.
It is the birthplace of former judge and Italian minister Antonio di Pietro and of screenwriter Dardano Sacchetti.