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Welcome to the province of Campobasso: a varied and diversified place
Are you ready to discover the province of Campobasso, a fascinating place that covers an area of 2909 square kilometers and includes 84 municipalities? If so, keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the physical geography and hydrography of this beautiful province of Molise.
Physical geography
The province of Campobasso is a varied and diversified land that extends from the mountains of the Sannio Apennines to the Adriatic coastal strip, passing through hills, lakes, and rivers. The territory is crossed by the valleys of the Trigno, Biferno and Fortore, which generally have a straight course, surrounded by slopes of hills and mountains, and then widen considerably near the sea.
Hydrography
Rivers
The rivers that cross the province of Campobasso are the Biferno, Fortore, Trigno, Tammaro, Saccione, Sinarca, and Sassinora. The Biferno, which is 84 kilometers long, crosses the Guardialfiera Lake, which is dammed for hydroelectric power production, while the Fortore, which is 110 kilometers long, crosses the Occhito Lake and marks the border between Molise and Puglia. The Trigno, which is 85 kilometers long, marks the border between Molise and Abruzzo.
Lakes
The only two lakes in the province of Campobasso are of artificial origin: the Guardialfiera Lake and the Occhito Lake. The Guardialfiera Lake, also known as "del Liscione," from the name of the dam that created it, is characterized by two spectacular viaducts of the Strada statale 647 di Fondo Valle del Biferno, called "Molise I" and "Molise II," which for 8.5 kilometers cross the lake by overcoming the dam.
Conclusions
The province of Campobasso is a land of great beauty and charm, with lush nature and a great variety of landscapes and environments. If you are looking for a place to spend a vacation in nature and culture, you cannot miss visiting the province of Campobasso. Choose your favorite itinerary and set out to discover this wonderful province of Molise.
