Sappada

Sappada
Plodn
Comune
Comune di Sappada
Sappada

Location of Sappada in Italy

Coordinates: 46°34′N 12°41′E / 46.567°N 12.683°ECoordinates: 46°34′N 12°41′E / 46.567°N 12.683°E
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province Belluno (BL)
Government
 • Mayor Gianluca Piller Roner
Area
 • Total 62.6 km2 (24.2 sq mi)
Elevation 1,250 m (4,100 ft)
Population (2007)
 • Total 1,333
 • Density 21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Demonym Sappadini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 32047
Dialing code 0435
Patron saint St. Margaret
Saint day July 20
Website Official website

Sappada (Carinthian Bavarian: Plodn, German: Pladen) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Belluno in the Italian region Veneto, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) north of Venice and about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Belluno. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,339 and an area of 62.6 square kilometres (24.2 sq mi).[1]

Although Sappada is currently part of the Veneto region, it was historically part of Friuli. In 2010, the municipality has formally asked to become part of Friuli Venezia Giulia.[2] According to the Italian constitution, municipalities bordering on autonomous regions have the right to ask for the incorporation into the neighboring region. The municipal council of Sappada took advantage of this possibility and ask the Friuli Venezia Giulia region to join it. In September 2010, the Regional Council of Friuli Venezia Giulia accepted the municipality's demand.[3]

Sappada borders the following municipalities: Forni Avoltri, Prato Carnico, Santo Stefano di Cadore, Vigo di Cadore.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. ↑ http://www.udc-fvg.it/Mozioni/100607_MOZIONE_SAPPADA.pdf
  3. ↑ http://www.ilgazzettino.it/articolo.php?id=127799&sez=NORDEST

External links

Media related to Sappada at Wikimedia Commons