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Marling, South Tyrol

Marling
Comune
Gemeinde Marling
Comune di Marlengo
Marling is located in Italy
Marling
Marling
Location of Marling in Italy
Coordinates: 46°39′N 11°9′E / 46.650°N 11.150°E / 46.650; 11.150Coordinates: 46°39′N 11°9′E / 46.650°N 11.150°E / 46.650; 11.150
Country Italy
Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province / Metropolitan city South Tyrol (BZ)
Government
 • Mayor Walter Mairhofer
Area
 • Total 12.8 km2 (4.9 sq mi)
Population (Nov. 2010)
 • Total 2,517
 • Density 200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Demonym(s) German: Marlinger
Italian: marlinghesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 39020
Dialing code 0473
Website Official website

Marling (German pronunciation: [ˈmarlɪŋ]; Italian: Marlengo [marˈleŋɡo]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Bolzano.

As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,517 and an area of 12.8 square kilometres (4.9 sq mi).

Marling borders the following municipalities: Tscherms, Algund, Lana, Merano and Partschins.

The shield is argent a fess azure and a gules rampant lion . These are the arms of the Lords of Marling who lived in two castles in the village until 1426. The emblem was adopted in 1966.

According to the 2011 census, 86.41% of the population speak German, 13.41% Italian and 0.17% Ladin as first language.


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