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Welcome to the Beautiful Province of Campobasso!

If you've always wanted to take a trip to Italy, you can't miss the province of Campobasso, which is located in the Molise region and has a population of over 210,000 inhabitants. This beautiful province has an area of 2909 square kilometers and is composed of 84 municipalities. The capital of this province, which has its institutional headquarters in Palazzo Magno, is the city of Campobasso. The province of Campobasso is bathed by the Adriatic Sea and borders other Italian provinces and regions: to the north with the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, to the southeast with the province of Foggia in Puglia, to the south with the provinces of Benevento and Caserta in Campania and to the west with the province of Isernia, also in Molise.

Let's Discover the Physical Geography of the Province of Campobasso

As you know, Italy is a very varied country and rich in breathtaking landscapes. The province of Campobasso is no exception: it hides within mountains, hills, lakes, and rivers. Starting from the Sannita Apennine ridge, you can admire the natural beauties of the hinterland and reach the splendid Adriatic coast. The territory of the province of Campobasso is crossed by the valleys of Trigno, Biferno, and Fortore, in a linear way and surrounded by the slopes of hills and mountains. These valleys widen significantly near the sea.

Campobasso: discovering the beauty and variety of the territory.

Let's Explore the Hydrography of the Province of Campobasso

Are you curious to know which rivers and lakes are present in the province of Campobasso? Below we indicate the most important. The Biferno River is 84 kilometers long and is crossed by the lake of Guardialfiera, a dam intended for the production of electrical energy. The flow rate of the Biferno is over 20 cubic meters per second. Another important water resource is the Fortore River, whose source is located on Mount Altieri and whose length is 110 kilometers. The Trigno River, on the other hand, marks the border between Molise and Abruzzo and is 85 kilometers long. Finally, the province of Campobasso also hosts the artificial lakes of Guardialfiera and Occhito.

Conclusion

We hope that this information has given you an idea of the beauty and variety of the territory of the province of Campobasso. This place is ideal for those who wish to take a break from the chaos of the city and immerse themselves in unspoiled nature. Come visit the province of Campobasso and let yourself be conquered by its beauty!

Valentina Fabbri
Updated Friday, Oct 21, 2022