Matrice
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Country | Italy |
Region | Molise |
Province | Province of Campobasso (CB) |
Area | 20.4 km² (8 sq mi) |
Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
- Total | 1,081 |
- Density | 53/km² (137/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
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Dialing code | 0874 |
Postal code | 86030 |
Matrice is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 7 km northeast of Campobasso. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,081 and an area of 20.4 km².[1]
Matrice borders the following municipalities: Campobasso, Campolieto, Castellino del Biferno, Montagano, Petrella Tifernina, Ripalimosani, San Giovanni in Galdo.
At the beginning of the 20th century, many residents of Matrice began to immigrate to the U.S. Among these people were several prminant families in Matrice such as the Minillos.