Torre, Switzerland

For other uses, see Torre (disambiguation).
Torre
Former municipality of Switzerland

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Torre
Coordinates: 46°29′N 8°57′E / 46.483°N 8.950°E / 46.483; 8.950Coordinates: 46°29′N 8°57′E / 46.483°N 8.950°E / 46.483; 8.950
Country Switzerland
Canton Ticino
District Blenio
Area
  Total 10.8 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Elevation 760 m (2,490 ft)
Population
  Total 288
  Density 27/km2 (69/sq mi)
Postal code 6717
Surrounded by Acquarossa, Aquila, Malvaglia
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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.

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