St. Lorenzen

St. Lorenzen (German pronunciation: [saŋkt loˈrɛntsn̩]; Italian: San Lorenzo di Sebato [san loˈrɛntso di seˈbaːto]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 50 kilometers (31 mi) northeast of Bolzano. As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 3,752 and an area of 51.5 km2 (19.9 sq mi).[3]

For other uses, see Sankt Lorenzen (disambiguation).
St. Lorenzen
Comune
Marktgemeinde St. Lorenzen
Comune di San Lorenzo di Sebato
Coat of arms
Location of St. Lorenzen
St. Lorenzen
Location of St. Lorenzen in Italy
St. Lorenzen
St. Lorenzen (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°47′N 11°54′E
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceSouth Tyrol (BZ)
FrazioniEllen (Elle), Fassing (Fassine), Runggen (Ronchi), Montal (Mantana), Pflaurenz (Floronzo), Saalen (Sares), Sonnenburg (Castelbadia), Stefansdorf (Sante Stefano), St Martin (San Martino), Moos (Palù), Lothen, Onach
Government
 • MayorMartin Ausserdorfer
Area
 • Total51.5 km2 (19.9 sq mi)
Elevation
810 m (2,660 ft)
Population
 (November 2010)[2]
 • Total3,752
 • Density73/km2 (190/sq mi)
Demonym(s)German: Lorenzner
Italian: Lorenzesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39030
Dialing code0474
WebsiteOfficial website

St Lorenzen borders the following municipalities: Bruneck, Kiens, Pfalzen, Lüsen, Mareo, and Rodeneck.

Geography

As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 3,752 and an area of 51.5 km2 (19.9 sq mi).[3]

The municipality of St Lorenzen contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Ellen (Elle), Fassing (Fassine), Runggen (Ronchi), Montal (Mantana), Pflaurenz (Floronzo), Saalen (Sares), Sonnenburg (Castelbadia), Stefansdorf (Sante Stefano), St Martin (San Martino), Moos (Palù), Lothen, and Onach.

St Lorenzen borders the following municipalities: Bruneck, Kiens, Pfalzen, Lüsen, Mareo, and Rodeneck.

History

Coat of arms

The emblem represents Saint Laurence, with a vert palm in his right hand and a grill on the left, on argent. The emblem is used by the 17th century, but appears in the seal since 1271.[4]

Society

Linguistic distribution

According to the 2011 census, 95.31% of the population speak German, 2.64% Italian and 1.34% Ladin as first language.[5]

Demographic evolution

Culture

Notable people

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: St. Lorenzen
  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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