Vinchiaturo

Comune in Molise, Italy

Location of Vinchiaturo

41°30′N 14°35′E / 41.500°N 14.583°E / 41.500; 14.583CountryItalyRegionMoliseProvinceCampobasso (CB)Government

• MayorLuigi ValenteArea

^[1]

• Total35.5 km² (13.7 sq mi)Elevation

620 m (2,030 ft)Population

(31 December 2010)^[2]

• Total3,185 • Density90/km² (230/sq mi)DemonymVinchiaturesiTime zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code

86019

Dialing code0874WebsiteOfficial website

Vinchiaturo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Campobasso with a population of 3368 people (31-12-2022).

History

The name of the town derives from the Latin vincula catenis, meaning "prison with chains".

The town was already existing during the year 1000 "anno mille" and was depending on the monastery of Santa Maria di Monteverde.

In 1349 the city was devastated by an earthquake, which resulted in its displacement from Monteverde further downstream. A subsequent earthquake in 1805 destroyed the town, which was rebuilt in the Umbertine style, particularly the neoclassical church of Santa Croce.

City Coat

The city's coat of arms was recognized by decree of the head of government on March 18, 1936.

Vinchiaturo borders the following municipalities: Baranello, Busso, Campobasso, Campochiaro, Colle d'Anchise, Guardiaregia, Mirabello Sannitico, San Giuliano del Sannio.

References

^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.