Moliterno (Lucano: Mulitiernu) is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni of Castelsaraceno, Grumento Nova, Lagonegro, Lauria, Montesano sulla Marcellana, Sarconi, Tramutola.
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Moliterno
Mulitiernu | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Moliterno | |
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Coordinates: 40°14′32.1″N 15°52′2.5″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Basilicata |
Province | Potenza (PZ) |
Frazioni | Fontana D'Eboli, Piano Di Maglie, Rimintiello, Tempa Del Conte |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giuseppe Tancredi |
Area | |
• Total | 97.63 km2 (37.70 sq mi) |
Elevation | 879 m (2,884 ft) |
Population (31 December 2009)[2] | |
• Total | 4,345 |
• Density | 45/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Moliternesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 85047 |
Dialing code | 0975 |
Patron saint | St Dominic |
Saint day | August 4 |
Website | Official website |
Tradition states that Moliterno was built after the destruction of Grumentum by the Saracens, which occurred between 872 and 975. Several Grumentini, who had escaped the massacre, settled around a tower built by the Lombards. Moliterno was later a possession of the Normans.
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