Olivone

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Coordinates: 46°32′N, 8°57′E

Olivone
Country Switzerland Coat of Arms of Olivone
Canton Ticino
District Blenio
46°32′N, 8°57′E
Population 867  (December 2004)
  - Density 11 /km² (30 /sq.mi.)
Area 76.1 km² (29.4 sq mi)
Elevation 902 m (2,959 ft)
Postal code 6718
Surrounded by
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Acquarossa, Aquila, Calpiogna, Campello, Campo (Blenio), Faido, Ghirone, Mairengo, Medel (Lucmagn) (GR), Osco, Quinto, Vals (GR)
Website www.olivone.ch

Olivone was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Olivone would merge with Aquila, Campo Blenio, Ghirone and Torre to form a new municipality to be called Blenio. This union was carried through on 22 October 2006.

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Olivone at the feet of Sosto (2.221 m)
Olivone at the feet of Sosto (2.221 m)