Vastogirardi

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Vastogirardi
coat of arms
Vastogirardi (Italy)
Vastogirardi
Country Italy
region Molise
province Isernia  (IS)
Coordinates 41 ° 46 '  N , 14 ° 16'  E Coordinates: 41 ° 46 '26 "  N , 14 ° 15' 34"  E
height 1200  m slm
surface 60.72 km²
Residents 662 (Dec. 31, 2019)
Population density 11 inhabitants / km²
Post Code 86089
prefix 0865
ISTAT number 094051
Popular name Vastesi
Patron saint Nicholas of Myra (July 2nd)
Website Vastogirardi
Temple ruins in Vastogirardi

Vastogirardi is an Italian commune ( comune ) in the province of Isernia in the Molise region and has 662 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019). The municipality is located about 20 kilometers north-northeast of Isernia and borders directly on the province of L'Aquila .

history

The ancient temple of Hercules was of national importance. The present-day village of Vastogirardi was not built until between 1100 and 1200.

Web links

Commons : Vastogirardi  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.