Klausen

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Klausen
Chiusa
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Trentino-South Tyrol
Province South Tyrol (BZ)
Mayor
Elevation 523 m
Area 51.4 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004) 4,863
 - Density 95/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 46°38′N 11°34′E
Gentilic chiusani
Dialing code 0472
Postal code 39043
Frazioni Gudon, Lazfons, Verdignes


Location of Klausen in Italy
Website: www.gvcc.net/soci/chiusa.htm

Klausen (German) or Chiusa (Italian) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in the Italian region Trentino-South Tyrol, located about 70 km northeast of Trento and about 20 km northeast of Bolzano. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,863 and an area of 51.4 km2.[1]

The municipality of Klausen contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Gudon, Lazfons, and Verdignes.

Klausen borders the following municipalities: Villnöß, Lajen, Sarntal, Vahrn, Feldthurns, and Villanders.


[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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

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