Riffian, South Tyrol

Riffian (German pronunciation: [ˈrɪfɪan]; Italian: Rifiano [riˈfjaːno]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Bolzano.

For other uses of this name, see Rifian.
Riffian
Comune
Gemeinde Riffian
Comune di Rifiano
Church of the Seven Pains of the Virgin Mary
Location of Riffian
Riffian
Location of Riffian in Italy
Riffian
Riffian (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°42′N 11°11′E
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceSouth Tyrol (BZ)
FrazioniMagdfeld, Vernuer (Vernurio)
Government
 • MayorFranz Pixner (SVP)
Area
 • Total35.8 km2 (13.8 sq mi)
Elevation
504 m (1,654 ft)
Population
 (Nov. 2010)[2]
 • Total1,306
 • Density36/km2 (94/sq mi)
Demonym(s)German: Riffianer
Italian: di Rifiano
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39010
Dialing code0473
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 1,306 and an area of 35.8 square kilometres (13.8 sq mi).[3]

Riffian borders the following municipalities: Kuens, Moos in Passeier, St. Leonhard in Passeier, St. Martin in Passeier, Schenna, and Tirol.

Frazioni

The municipality of Riffian contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Magdfeld and Vernuer (Vernurio).

History

Coat-of-arms

The emblem represents a bell tower, with the bell box and the onion dome, on azure; it is the symbol of the local church in the village. The emblem was adopted in 1968.[4]

Society

Linguistic distribution

According to the 2011 census, 97.76% of the population speak German, 1.85% Italian and 0.39% Ladin as first language.[5]

Demographic evolution

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  4. Heraldry of the World: Riffian
  5. "Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011". astat info. Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol (38): 6–7. June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14.

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