Daunian Mountains
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Daunian Mountains (in
The mountains and hills are bounded northwards by the Fortore valley, eastwards by the Tavoliere delle Puglie, southwards by the upper Ofanto valley. The chain is formed by sandstone terrains, and is the source of a series of small streams which flow through the Tavoliere into the Adriatic Sea. The highest peak is Monte Cornacchia, at 1,151 metres (3,776 ft).
Historically, the Daunian Mountains have suffered a substantial depopulation in the last decades, due to their relative isolation. They include 21 comuni, all in the province of Foggia, which form two mountain communities (Comunità Montana dei Monti Dauni Settentrionali , with seat at Casalnuovo Monterotaro, and the Comunità Montana dei Monti Dauni Meridionali, at Bovino).
Highest peaks
| Mount | Altitude |
|---|---|
| Monte Cornacchia | 1,151 m |
| Monte Saraceno | 1,145 m |
| Monte Crispignano | 1,105 m |
| Toppo Pescara | 1,078 m |
| Monte Sidone | 1,061 m |
| Monte Vento | 1,056 m |
| Monte Pagliarone | 1,030 m |
| Monte Tre Titoli | 1,030 m |
| Monte San Vito | 1,015 m |
| Monte Stillo | 1,010 m |
41°22′00″N 15°09′00″E / 41.366667°N 15.150000°E
References
- JSTOR 1088459.
External links
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