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| Gemeinde Tramin an der Weinstraße Comune di Termeno sulla Strada del Vino |
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| Coordinates: 46°21′N 11°15′E / 46.35°N 11.25°ECoordinates: 46°21′N 11°15′E / 46.35°N 11.25°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni | Rungg (Ronchi), Söll (Sella) |
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| – Mayor | Mag. Werner Dissertori |
| Area | |
| – Total | 19.4 km2 (7.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Population (Nov. 2010) | |
| – Total | 3,296 |
| – Density | 169.9/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Demonym | German: Traminer Italian: di Termeno |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| – Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 39040 |
| Dialing code | 0471 |
| Website | Official website |
Tramin an der Weinstraße (Italian: Termeno sulla Strada del Vino) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol, northern Italy, located about 35 km northeast of the city of Trento and about 20 km southwest of the city of Bolzano. The name of the grape variety Gewürztraminer (it. Traminer aromatico) has its origins in Tramin.
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Geography
As of November 30, 2010, Tramin had a population of 3,296 and an area of 19.4 km².[1]
The municipality of Tramin contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Rungg (Ronchi) and Söll (Sella).
Tramin borders the following municipalities: Amblar, Kaltern, Coredo, Kurtatsch, Neumarkt, Montan, Auer, Sfruz and Vadena.
History
Coat-of-arms
The emblem represents a six points star of or surmounted by an or overturned crescent on azure background. The origin of the coat is not known but derives from that of Lords of Eppan. The arms were granted in 1929. [2]
Society
Linguistic distribution
According to the 2001 census, 96.64% of the population speak German, 3.20% Italian and 0.17% Ladin as first language.[3]
Demographic evolution
Twin cities
Tramin is twinned with:
Rödermark, since 1978
Mindelheim, since 1994
Schwaz, since 1998
References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Heraldry of the World: Tramin
- ^ Oscar Benvenuto (ed.): "South Tyrol in Figures 2008", Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol, Bozen/Bolzano 2007, p. 18, table 10
External links
- (German) (Italian) Homepage of the municipality
- (English) (German) (Italian) (Dutch) Tourist Association of Tramin
- Panoramio Photos of Tramin
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