Larino
Larìne (Neapolitan) | |
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Comune di Larino | |
![]() Detail of the Cathedral's portal. | |
Coordinates: 41°48′N 14°55′E / 41.800°N 14.917°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Molise |
Province | Campobasso (CB) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Pino Puchetti |
Area | |
• Total | 88 km2 (34 sq mi) |
Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
Population (31 August 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 6,685 |
• Density | 76/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Demonym | Larinesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 86035 |
Dialing code | 0874 |
Patron saint | St. Pardus and St. Primianus |
Saint day | May 26 |
Website | Official website |
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.