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Country
  
Italy

Comune
  
Sesto Campano

Demonym(s)
  
Roccolani

Population
  
1,045 (2009)

Province
  
Province of Isernia

Region
  
Molise

Elevation
  
437 m (1,434 ft)

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Postal code
  
86078

Dialling code
  
0865

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Roccapipirozzi is an Italian village, hamlet (frazione) of the municipality of Sesto Campano in the Province of Isernia, Molise. As of 2009 its population was of 1,045.

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Map of 86078 Roccapipirozzi, Province of Isernia, Italy

History

The village, founded by the refugees from Venafro, was first mentioned as Rocca Piperocii in the 13th century. The fortification and the old town are well preserved.

Geography

Roccapipirozzi, located near the borders with Lazio and Campania, lies into a valley below the mounts Cesima, Calvello and Sambucaro. It is 6 km far from Sesto Campano, 5 km from Venafro, 12 from San Pietro Infine, 26 from Isernia and 24 from Cassino. Nearest villages Vallecupa and Ceppagna, part of the municipality of Venafro.

The settlement is divided into 2 sides:

  • Roccapipirozzi Alta (i.e. :Upper R., 41°26′09.42″N 14°01′57.4″E) is the original and historic core of the village, located upon a hill. It counts a medieval castle and the population was of 217.
  • Roccapipirozzi Bassa (i.e. :Lower R., 41°26′24.73″N 14°02′30.88″E), also known as Campopino or Masserie di Roccapipirozzi, is the newer side of the village, located in the plain below. Its population was of 828.

    • References

    Roccapipirozzi Wikipedia
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