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Matrice

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Matrice
Comune
Comune di Matrice
Matrice is located in Italy
Matrice
Matrice
Location of Matrice in Italy
Matrice is located in Molise
Matrice
Matrice
Matrice (Molise)
Coordinates: 41°37′N 14°43′E / 41.617°N 14.717°E / 41.617; 14.717
CountryItaly
RegionMolise
ProvinceProvince of Campobasso (CB)
Area
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 • Total
20.4 km2 (7.9 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total
1,081
 • Density53.0/km2 (137/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
86030
Dialing code0874

Matrice is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 7 kilometres (4 mi) northeast of Campobasso. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,081 and an area of 20.4 square kilometres (7.9 mi2).[3]

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.

Demographic evolution

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Traditions

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Matrice's main festival is that of its patron saint, Saint Urban, celebrated on the third Sunday of May along with the Madonna della Strada, with a solemn procession from the village to the country church. The wooden statues are paraded in procession to the church entrance on ox-drawn carts.

The religious program subsequently alternates with the secular program, with dances, concerts in the town center, and tastings of typical products. The actual festival of the Madonna della Strada is celebrated on August 14th and 15th.

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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