Serracapriola (''Særræchæprióle'' or simply ''a Særre'' in the local apulo-molisana speech) is an Italian town of 4.039 inhabitants, located in the province of Foggia, Apulia. It is part of the Gargano National Park, and it is placed at the border between Apulia and Molise, on a hill 270 meters tall (about 885 feet).

Serracapriola
Comune
Comune di Serracapriola
Coat of arms
Location of Serracapriola
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Coordinates: 41°48′N 15°10′E
Country	Italy
Region	Apulia
Province	Foggia (FG)
Government
• Mayor	Giuseppe D'Onofrio
Area [1]
• Total	143.06 km2 (55.24 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	270 m (890 ft)
Population  (31 July 2013)[3]
• Total	4,039
• Density	28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Serrani
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	71010
Dialing code	0882
Patron saint	Saint Mercurius
Saint day	5 September
Website	Official website

The climate is Mediterrean, being placed few kilometers from the Adriatic Sea. In Serracapriola, the convent of the Padri Cappuccini is located, and it is one of the oldest in Puglia. Here, in 1905 San Pio da Pietrelcina began its teologic studies. It is possible to visit his lodging within the convent. At same place, it is possible to see the paint of the Madonna of Graces (namely “Madonna delle Grazie”).

Geography

The town is bordered by Chieuti, Lesina, Rotello, San Martino in Pensilis, San Paolo di Civitate and Torremaggiore.

References

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