Sant'Elia a Pianisi

Sant'Elia a Pianisi
Comune di Sant'Elia a Pianisi
Location of Sant'Elia a Pianisi
Sant'Elia a Pianisi
Location of Sant'Elia a Pianisi in Italy
Sant'Elia a Pianisi
Sant'Elia a Pianisi (Molise)
Coordinates: 41°37′N 14°53′E / 41.617°N 14.883°E / 41.617; 14.883
CountryItaly
RegionMolise
ProvinceProvince of Campobasso (CB)
Area
  Total
67.8 km2 (26.2 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2021)
  Total
1,585
  Density23/km2 (61/sq mi)
DemonymSanteliani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
86048
Dialing code0874
Patron saintSaint Elijah the Prophet
Saint dayJuly 20th
Websitehttps://www.comune.santeliaapianisi.cb.it/

Sant'Elia a Pianisi is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the region of Molise, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Campobasso. As of 31 December 2021, it had a population of 1,585 and an area of 67.8 square kilometres (26.2 sq mi).

Near Sant'Elia, is the Occhito Lake.

The neighbouring comuni are Bonefro, Carlantino, Colletorto, Macchia Valfortore, Monacilioni, Ripabottoni and San Giuliano di Puglia.

The local dialect is Molisano.