Falcade
| Falcade | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Falcade | |
 | |
  Falcade | |
| Coordinates: 46°22′N 11°52′E / 46.367°N 11.867°ECoordinates: 46°22′N 11°52′E / 46.367°N 11.867°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Province of Belluno (BL) |
| Frazioni | Sappade, Caviola, Valt, Coste, Somor, Le fratte, Marmolada, Tabiadon di Canes, Tabiadon di Val |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.2 km2 (20.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,165 m (3,822 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 2,175 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Falcadini |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 32020 |
| Dialing code | 0437 |
Falcade is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Belluno in the Italian region Veneto, located about 110 km northwest of Venice and about 35 km northwest of Belluno. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,175 and an area of 53.2 km².[1]
The municipality of Falcade contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Sappade, Caviola, Valt, Coste, Somor, Le fratte, Marmolada, Tabiadon di Canes, and Tabiadon di Val.
Falcade borders the following municipalities: Canale d'Agordo, Moena, Rocca Pietore, Soraga, Tonadico.
Falcade is one the edge of the The Trevalli Ski Area: 100 km of slopes stretching between Veneto and Trentino regions which in turn is part of the Dolomite Super Ski area. It is also popular in the summer with walkers and mountain bikers.
Notable landmarks include the Church of Falcade, the Focobon and the Mulaz.
Demographic evolution
Notable people
- Angelo Genuin (b. 1939), ski mountaineer and cross-country skier
- Leone Zando Mountain Climber and Carpenter