Petrella Tifernina

Petrella Tifernina is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Campobasso. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,280 and an area of 26.4 square kilometres (10.2 sq mi).[3]

Petrella Tifernina
Comune
Comune di Petrella Tifernina
Location of Petrella Tifernina
Petrella Tifernina
Location of Petrella Tifernina in Italy
Petrella Tifernina
Petrella Tifernina (Molise)
Coordinates: 41°41′N 14°42′E
CountryItaly
RegionMolise
ProvinceProvince of Campobasso (CB)
Government
 • MayorDomenico Marinelli
Area
 • Total26.52 km2 (10.24 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total1,280
 • Density48/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
86024
Dialing code0874
Patron saintSan Giorgio

Petrella Tifernina borders the following municipalities: Castellino del Biferno, Limosano, Lucito, Matrice, Montagano.

Demographic evolution

Campo Sportivo

The "Campo Sportivo" is located at the base of this village. It has a parking lot, a bar/convenience store, as well as a sports complex. It has generally replaced the village's piazza as the main gathering place for its residents.

Emigration

Since the end of World War II until the 1970s, the town's population declined considerable due to emigration. The places of choice for these emigrants were the Canadian cities of Montreal and Toronto.

People
  • Giovanni Di Stefano was born in Petrella in 1955.
  • Petrella is also a surname within the United States.
  • Giulia Di Stefano has ties to the area.
  • Adelaide builder and winemaker Mario Di Stefano is from Petrella.

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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