Oratino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 7 kilometres (4 mi) west of Campobasso. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,326 and an area of 18.0 square kilometres (6.9 sq mi).[3]

Oratino
Comune di Oratino
Location of Oratino
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Oratino is located in Italy
Oratino
Oratino
Location of Oratino in Italy
Oratino is located in Molise
Oratino
Oratino
Oratino (Molise)
Coordinates: 41°35′N 14°35′E / 41.583°N 14.583°E / 41.583; 14.583
CountryItaly
RegionMolise
ProvinceProvince of Campobasso (CB)
Area
 • Total18.0 km2 (6.9 sq mi)
Elevation
789 m (2,589 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total1,326
 • Density74/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
86010
Dialing code0874
WebsiteOfficial website

Oratino borders the following municipalities: Busso, Campobasso, Castropignano, Ripalimosani. It is famous for its tradition of stonemasonry.[4] It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[5]

Demographic evolution

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  4. ^ "The Stonemasonry of Oratino".
  5. ^ "Molise" (in Italian). 9 January 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
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