Riffian

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Riffian
Rifiano
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province Bolzano-Bozen (BZ)
Mayor
Elevation 504 m
Area 35.8 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004) 1,193
 - Density 33/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 46°42′N, 11°11′E
Gentilic rifianesi
Dialing code 0473
Postal code 39010
Frazioni Magdfeld, Vernurio


Location of Riffian in Italy
Website: www.comune.rifiano.bz.it/

Riffian (German) or Rifiano (Italian) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in the Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 70 km north of Trento and about 25 km northwest of Bolzano. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,193 and an area of 35.8 km2.[1]

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

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


[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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

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