Riffian, Italy

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Rifiano
Riffian

Location of Riffian in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province Bolzano-Bozen (BZ)
Elevation 504 m (1,654 ft)
Area 35.8 km² (14 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 1,193
 - Density 33/km² (85/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 46°42′N, 11°11′E
Gentilic Italian: rifianesi
German:
Dialing code 0473
Postal code 39010
Frazioni Magdfeld, Vernurio
Website: www.comune.rifiano.bz.it

Riffian (German) or Rifiano (Italian) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Bolzano-Bozen 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.

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[edit] References

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

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