Torella del Sannio | |
---|---|
Comune | |
Comune di Torella del Sannio | |
Location of Torella del Sannio in Italy | |
Coordinates: 41°38′N 14°31′E / 41.633°N 14.517°ECoordinates: 41°38′N 14°31′E / 41.633°N 14.517°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Molise |
Province / Metropolitan city | Campobasso (CB) |
Area | |
• Total | 16 km2 (6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 837 m (2,746 ft) |
Population (October 2009) | |
• Total | 808 |
• Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 86028 |
Dialing code | 0874 |
Torella del Sannio is a town and comune in the province of Campobasso (Molise, Italy).
The village is believed to have been founded around 800 BC and hosts a medieval castle-tower of 12th century, hence the name (meaning little tower in local dialect), and a monastery.