Riffian, South Tyrol

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Riffian
Comune
Gemeinde Riffian
Comune di Rifiano
Church of the Seven Pains of the Virgin Mary
Church of the Seven Pains of the Virgin Mary
Country Italy
Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province / Metropolitan city South Tyrol (BZ)
Frazioni Magdfeld, Vernuer (Vernurio)
Government
 • Mayor Franz Pixner (SVP)
Area
 • Total 35.8 km2 (13.8 sq mi)
Elevation 504 m (1,654 ft)
Population (Nov. 2010)
 • Total 1,306
 • Density 36/km2 (94/sq mi)
Demonym(s) German: Riffianer
Italian: di Rifiano
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 39010
Dialing code 0473
Website Official website

Riffian (German pronunciation: [ˈrɪfɪan]; Italian: Rifiano [riˈfjaːno]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Bolzano.

Geography

As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 1,306 and an area of 35.8 square kilometres (13.8 sq mi).[1]

Riffian borders the following municipalities: Kuens, Moos in Passeier, St. Leonhard in Passeier, St. Martin in Passeier, Schenna, and Tirol.

Frazioni

The Riffian municipality contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Magdfeld and Vernuer (Vernurio).

History

Coat-of-arms

The emblem represents a bell tower, with the bell box and the onion dome, on azure; it is the symbol of the local church in the village. The emblem was adopted in 1968.[2]

Society

Linguistic distribution

According to the 2011 census, 97.76% of the population speak German, 1.85% Italian and 0.39% Ladin as first language.[3]

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Heraldry of the World: Riffian
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External links

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