Campobasso
Campobasso
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| Comune di Campobasso | |
Panoramic view | |
Location of Campobasso | |
| Coordinates: 41°34′N 14°40′E / 41.567°N 14.667°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Province | Campobasso (CB) |
| Frazioni | Santo Stefano |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marialuisa Forte (centre-left) |
| Area | |
• Total | 55 km2 (21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2024 ) | |
• Total | 47,449 |
| • Density | 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Campobassani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 86100 |
| Dialing code | 0874 |
| Patron saint | St. George |
| Saint day | 23 April |
| Website | Official website |
Campobasso (UK: /ˌkæmpoʊˈbæsoʊ/, Italian: [ˌkampoˈbasso] ⓘ; Campobassan: Cambuàsce [ˌkambuˈwaʃʃə]) is a city and comune in southern Italy, the capital of the region of Molise and of the province of Campobasso. It is located in the high basin of the Biferno river, surrounded by Sannio and Matese mountains.
Campobasso is renowned for the craftsmanship of blades (including scissors and knives), a fact well documented since the 14th century. It is also famous for the production of pears and scamorza (cheese). The city is home of the University of Molise and of the Archdiocese of Campobasso-Boiano.