Roana

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Roana
Comune
Comune di Roana
Roana
Location of Roana in Italy
Coordinates: 45°53′N 11°28′E / 45.883°N 11.467°E / 45.883; 11.467Coordinates: 45°53′N 11°28′E / 45.883°N 11.467°E / 45.883; 11.467
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province Vicenza (VI)
Frazioni Camporovere, Canove, Cesuna, Mezzaselva, Roana, Treschè Conca
Area
  Total 78 km2 (30 sq mi)
Elevation 994 m (3,261 ft)
Population [1]
  Total 3,765
  Density 48/km2 (130/sq mi)
Demonym Roanesi / Robaanar
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 36010
Dialing code 0424
Patron saint Santa Giustina
Saint day 7 October
Website Official website

Roana is a commune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is west of SP249. As of 2007 Roana had an estimated population of 4,184.[2]

The commune consists of six villages or frazioni, spread over a total area of 7,838 hectares: Camporovere, Canove, Cesuna, Mezzaselva, Roana and Tresché Conca. It is one of the Sette Comuni Vicentini where the Cimbrian language was traditionally spoken. In Roana is the Istituto di Cultura Cimbra, with a museum.

Sources

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
  2. ""The World Gazetteer"". Retrieved 2007-02-20. 
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