Auronzo di Cadore

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Comune di Auronzo di Cadore
Coat of arms of Comune di Auronzo di Cadore
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Veneto
Province Province of Belluno (BL)
Mayor
Elevation m
Area 220.5 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004) 3,671
 - Density 17/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 46°33′N, 12°26′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0435
Postal code 32041
Frazioni Misurina


Location of Auronzo di Cadore in Italy
The Lake of Misurina in the comune of Auronzo di Cadore.
The Lake of Misurina in the comune of Auronzo di Cadore.

Auronzo di Cadore is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Belluno in the Italian region Veneto, located about 120 km north of Venice and about 50 km northeast of Belluno. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,671 and an area of 220.5 km².[1]

The municipality of Auronzo di Cadore contains the frazione (subdivision) Misurina. it is also home to the famous mountain group of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The river Ansiei forms here the artificial basin of Santa Caterina, which borders the town.

Auronzo di Cadore borders the following municipalities: Calalzo di Cadore, Comelico Superiore, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Danta di Cadore, Toblach-Dobbiaco, Domegge di Cadore, Lozzo di Cadore, San Vito di Cadore, Santo Stefano di Cadore, Sexten-Sesto, Vigo di Cadore.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.