Riffian, South Tyrol
| Riffian | |
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| Comune | |
| Gemeinde Riffian Comune di Rifiano |
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| Coordinates: 46°42′N 11°11′E / 46.700°N 11.183°ECoordinates: 46°42′N 11°11′E / 46.700°N 11.183°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province / Metropolitan city | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni | Magdfeld, Vernuer (Vernurio) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Franz Pixner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 km2 (13.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 504 m (1,654 ft) |
| Population (Nov. 2010) | |
| • Total | 1,306 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (94/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | German: Riffianer Italian: di Rifiano |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 39010 |
| Dialing code | 0473 |
| Website | Official website |
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.
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 1,306 and an area of 35.8 square kilometres (13.8 sq mi).
Riffian borders the following municipalities: Kuens, Moos in Passeier, St. Leonhard in Passeier, St. Martin in Passeier, Schenna, and Tirol.
The municipality of Riffian contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Magdfeld and Vernuer (Vernurio).
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.
According to the 2011 census, 97.76% of the population speak German, 1.85% Italian and 0.39% Ladin as first language.
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