Limosano

Limosano is a comune (municipality) and Latin titular see in the Province of Campobasso in the southern Italian region Molise, located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Campobasso.

Limosano
Comune di Limosano
Location of Limosano
Limosano
Location of Limosano in Italy
Limosano
Limosano (Molise)
Coordinates: 41°41′N 14°37′E
CountryItaly
RegionMolise
ProvinceCampobasso (CB)
Government
  MayorAngela Amoroso
Area
  Total28.27 km2 (10.92 sq mi)
Elevation
687 m (2,254 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
  Total744
  Density26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Limosanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
86022
Dialing code0874
WebsiteOfficial website

Limosano borders the following municipalities: Castropignano, Fossalto, Lucito, Montagano, Petrella Tifernina, Ripalimosani, Sant'Angelo Limosano. The village is a medieval town located on a tuff hill.

History

The town originated in the early Middle Ages around a Lombard castle.

From the mid-19th century through to the mid-20th century thousands emigrated from Limosano to Canada and the United States. A large proportion of the descendants of Limosano, once counting some 3,000 inhabitants, now live in Toronto and the St. Catharines Niagara region of Ontario, Canada.

Titular see

Limosano was established as a titular see of the Catholic Church on 5 February 2018.

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References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. "Resignations and Appointments, 03.05.2020" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 3 May 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2020.



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