Torre, Switzerland

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Coordinates: 46°29′N, 8°57′E

Torre
Country Switzerland Coat of Arms of Torre
Canton Ticino
District Blenio
46°29′N, 8°57′E
Population 288  (December 2004)
  - Density 27 /km² (69 /sq.mi.)
Area 10.8 km² (4.2 sq mi)
Elevation 760 m (2,493 ft)
Postal code 6717
Surrounded by Acquarossa, Aquila, Malvaglia
Torre (Switzerland)
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Torre was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

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