Gildone is a hill town and comune situated in the province of Campobasso within the Molise region of Italy. Located in a rural area approximately 15 minutes southeast of the city of Campobasso, the town is characterized by its surrounding landscape of farms featuring sheep and olive trees.
The population of Gildone has decreased significantly over time; while it once reached a peak of 3,000 inhabitants, the current population is approximately 750. It remains a rural settlement defined by its agricultural surroundings and geographic proximity to the regional capital.