Larino

Larino
Larìne (Neapolitan)
Comune di Larino
Detail of the Cathedral's portal.
Detail of the Cathedral's portal.
Coat of arms of Larino
Location of Larino
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Larino is located in Italy
Larino
Larino
Location of Larino in Italy
Larino is located in Molise
Larino
Larino
Larino (Molise)
Coordinates: 41°48′N 14°55′E / 41.800°N 14.917°E / 41.800; 14.917
CountryItaly
RegionMolise
ProvinceCampobasso (CB)
Government
 • MayorPino Puchetti
Area
 • Total88 km2 (34 sq mi)
Elevation
341 m (1,119 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2017)[2]
 • Total6,685
 • Density76/km2 (200/sq mi)
DemonymLarinesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
86035
Dialing code0874
Patron saintSt. Pardus and St. Primianus
Saint dayMay 26
WebsiteOfficial website
Aerial view of Larino.

Larino (Campobassan dialect: Larìnə; Latin: Larinum) is a town and comune of approximately 8,100 inhabitants in Molise, province of Campobasso, southern Italy. It is located in the fertile valley of the Biferno River.

The old town, seen from the mountains, is shaped like a bird's wing. The new town, called Piano San Leonardo, is built on a mountainside.

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ Population data from Istat