Sexten
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| Gemeinde Sexten Comune di Sesto |
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| Coordinates: 46°42′N 12°21′E / 46.700°N 12.350°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | South Tyrol (BZ) | |
| Frazioni | Kiniger (Quiniga), Mitterberg (Monte di Mezzo), Schmieden (Ferrara), St. Veit (San Vito), Moos (Moso) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Fritz Egarter | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 80 km2 (30 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,310 m (4,300 ft) | |
| Population (31-12-2013) | ||
| • Total | 1,952 | |
| • Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | German: Sextner Italian: di Sesto |
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| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 39030 | |
| Dialing code | 0474 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Sexten (German pronunciation: [ˈsɛkstn̩]; Italian: Sesto [ˈsɛsto]) is a comune in South Tyrol in northern Italy. The town is famous as a summer and winter sport resort in the mountains.
According to the 2011 census, 95.37% of the population speak German, 4.36% Italian and 0.27% Ladin as first language.
The town sits in a branch of the Puster Valley, near Innichen and Toblach, where the Drava rises. The district borders East Tyrol, Austria, to the north and the border is formed by the Carnic Alps. To the south lie the Sexten Dolomites and nature park, which includes the famous Drei Zinnen (Tre Cime di Lavaredo).
The commune is bordered, clockwise from the west, by Toblach, Innichen, Sillian (Austria), Kartitsch (Austria), Comelico Superiore (Belluno) and Auronzo di Cadore, (Belluno).
The village's name is of Latin origin: ad horam sexta, meaning "at six-hour", referred to its location south to Innichen. Sexta is documented starting from 965 AD. During World War I, Sexten was on the front line between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and suffered much damage.
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