Posina
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Posina
| Posina | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Posina | |
 Posina
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| Coordinates: 45°47′N 11°16′E / 45.783°N 11.267°ECoordinates: 45°47′N 11°16′E / 45.783°N 11.267°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Vicenza (VI) |
| Frazioni | Beber, Forni Alti, Fusine |
| Area | |
| – Total | 43 km2 (16.6 sq mi) |
| Population [1] | |
| – Total | 726 |
| – Density | 16.9/km2 (43.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| – Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 36010 |
| Dialing code | 0445 |
| Website | Official website |
Posina is a town in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is northeast of SS46. As of 2007 Posina had an estimated population of 657. Posina lies at an altitude of 600m at the foot of Mount Majo and Mount Gamonda.[2]
The most important historical building in the town is the Church of Saint Margaret, consecrated in 1764 and restored in 2008. Posina is also home to the EcoMuseo Grande Guerra which remembers the battles of the First World War that had a profound effect on Posina and the surrounding area.
Sources
- ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
- ^ "The World Gazetteer". http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?men=gpro&des=gamelan&geo=488827125. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
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