Country Italy Time zone CET (UTC+1) Dialing code 0865 Province Province of Isernia Region Molise | Demonym(s) Capracottesi Postal code 86082 Elevation 1,421 m Local time Wednesday 11:51 PM | |
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Province / Metropolitan city Province of Isernia (IS) Weather -1°C, Wind NW at 18 km/h, 66% Humidity | ||
Capracotta is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Isernia in the Italian region Molise, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Campobasso and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Isernia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,089 and an area of 42.3 square kilometres (16.3 sq mi).
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Map of 86082 Capracotta Province of Isernia, Italy
It is the second highest municipality in Center of Italy at 1,421 metres (4,662 ft) on the sea level, and 41st overall in Italy.
On March 5, 2015, some 2.56 metres (101 in) of snow fell in 24 hours in the hamlet, setting a new world record, which is recognized by Guinness World Record. The record previously belonged to Silver Lake, Colorado, USA with 75.8 inches (1.93 m).
Capracotta borders the following municipalities: Agnone, Castel del Giudice, Pescopennataro, San Pietro Avellana, Sant'Angelo del Pesco, Vastogirardi.