Castel San Vincenzo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Isernia in the Italian region Molise, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Campobasso and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Isernia. The Abbey of San Vincenzo al Volturno is located in its territory. It is also home to an artificial lake, created in the 1950s for a hydroelectric plant.
Castel San Vincenzo | |
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| Municipality of Castel San Vincenzo | |
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Location of Castel San Vincenzo  | |
  Castel San Vincenzo Location of Castel San Vincenzo in Italy  Castel San Vincenzo Castel San Vincenzo (Molise) | |
| Coordinates: 41°39′18″N 14°03′46″E / 41.65511°N 14.062666°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Province | Isernia (IS) |
| Frazioni | Cartiera |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marisa Margiotta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.98 km2 (8.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 749 m (2,457 ft) |
| Population (30 June 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 501 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (59/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castelsanvincenzesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 86071 |
| Dialing code | 0865 |
| ISTAT code | 094012 |
| Patron saint | Martin of Tours |
| Saint day | 11th of November |
| Website | Official website |
Castel San Vincenzo borders the following municipalities: Cerro al Volturno, Montenero Val Cocchiara, Pizzone, Rocchetta a Volturno, San Biagio Saracinisco.