Maniago

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Comune di Maniago
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Province Province of Pordenone (PN)
Elevation 283 m (928 ft)
Area 69 km² (27 sq mi)
Population (as of 31 December 2004)
 - Total 11,471
 - Density 166/km² (430/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 46°10′N, 12°43′E
Gentilic Maniaghesi
Dialing code 0427
Postal code 33085
Frazioni Campagna, Dandolo, Maniagolibero, Fratta
Patron San Mauro di Parenzo
 - Day 9 November
Website: www.comune.maniago.pn.it

Maniago is a town and comune located in the Province of Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (north-eastern Italy). It is known principally today for its production of steel blades which are used by the big name producers of knives, scissors, and shears which are exported world-wide.

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