Pomarolo
| Pomarolo | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Pomarolo | |
 Pomarolo
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| Coordinates: 45°56′N 11°3′E / 45.933°N 11.050°ECoordinates: 45°56′N 11°3′E / 45.933°N 11.050°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Trentino (TN) |
| Frazioni | Chiusole, Savignano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.3 km2 (3.6 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 2,264 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Pomarolesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 38060 |
| Dialing code | 0464 |
Pomarolo (German: Pommaröl) is a comune (municipality) in Trentino located around 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Trento in the northern Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.
The municipality of Pomarolo contains the subdivisions Chiusole and Savignano. Pomarolo borders the cities of Cimone, Aldeno, Villa Lagarina, Nomi, Volano, and Rovereto. Pomarolo is a community in the province of Trento which sits near the Adige river and at the foot of Mt Cimana. Cabernet, Merlot, Sauvignon blanc and Schiava vineyards are prevalent in the surrounding area,as are fruit orchards. On the Eastern side of the village there are the ancient remains of the Castel Barco, which still dominates Vallagarina. The town boasts an agricultural base dating back to antiquity, being a "" of Roman origin. In antiquity, as today, fruit trees and vines constituted the main agricultural production. In the 15th century, during the Venetian rule of the area, Pomarolo as in the rest of Vallagarina mulberry was cultivated until the mid-1950s. The area surrounding Pomarolo is well known for the its truffle fungi, particularly Savignano.
The name stems from the Vulgar Latin word "pomarium" meaning fruit orchard.
The town coat of arms was formalised on September 1, 1980, and was derived from 18th century seals. It depicts an apple orchard with golden fruits, with a silver background and red fields. The motto, "Ex fructibus arbos" alludes to the town name, this is also found on the church of San Cristoforo’s abse, dating from the 18th century. Pomarolo’s ancient inhabitants chose S. Cristoforo as patron and protector against natural calamities.
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