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Campobasso

Campobasso (, ; ) is a city and comune in southern Italy, the capital of the region of Molise and of the province of Campobasso. It is located in the high basin of the Biferno river, surrounded by the Sannio and Matese mountains.

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Campobasso is a city in southern Italy that serves as the capital of the Molise region and its province. It sits in a mountainous area along the Biferno river, making it an important administrative center in a less densely populated part of the country.

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Italian comune.name: Campobasso
Italian comune.official_name: Comune di Campobasso
Italian comune.image_skyline: Vista su Campobasso dal Castello Monforte.jpg
Italian comune.image_caption: Panoramic view
Italian comune.image_flag: Flag of Campobasso.svg
Italian comune.flag_alt: Flag
Italian comune.image_shield: Campobasso-Stemma.svg
Italian comune.shield_alt: Coat of arms
Italian comune.pushpin_map: Italy Molise#Italy#Europe
Italian comune.region: Molise
Italian comune.province: Campobasso (CB)
Italian comune.frazioni: Santo Stefano
Italian comune.mayor_party: centre-left
Italian comune.mayor: Marialuisa Forte
Italian comune.area_total_km2: 55
Italian comune.population_total: 47519
Italian comune.population_as_of: 1 January 2025
Italian comune.population_demonym: Campobassani

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Wikidata facts

Demonym: campobassani
Population: 47075
Area: 56.11
Elevation: 701
Official website: www.comune.campobasso.it
Image: Campobasso Campanile S. Bartolomeo.jpg
Dialing code: 0874
Licence plate code: CB

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Commons category: Campobasso
postal code: 86100
Commons gallery: Campobasso
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Contents

Geography
Territory
Climate
History
Monuments and places of interest
Government
International relations
Twin towns – sister cities
Transportation
Railways
Roads and highways
Public transport
Air transport
Notable people
See also
References
External links

Campobasso is renowned for the craftsmanship of blades (including scissors and knives), a fact well documented since the 14th century. It is also famous for the production of pears and scamorza (cheese). The city is home to the University of Molise and the Archdiocese of Campobasso-Boiano. thumb|Castello Monforte thumb|upright|Church of San Bartolomeo