Roana
| Roana | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Roana | |
  Roana Location of Roana in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 45°53′N 11°28′E / 45.883°N 11.467°ECoordinates: 45°53′N 11°28′E / 45.883°N 11.467°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Vicenza (VI) |
| Frazioni | Camporovere, Canove, Cesuna, Mezzaselva, Roana, Treschè Conca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 994 m (3,261 ft) |
| Population [1] | |
| • Total | 3,765 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Roanesi / Robaanar |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 36010 |
| Dialing code | 0424 |
| Patron saint | Santa Giustina |
| Saint day | 7 October |
| Website | Official website |
Roana is a commune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is west of SP249. As of 2007 Roana had an estimated population of 4,184.[2]
The commune consists of six villages or frazioni, spread over a total area of 7,838 hectares: Camporovere, Canove, Cesuna, Mezzaselva, Roana and Tresché Conca. It is one of the Sette Comuni Vicentini where the Cimbrian language was traditionally spoken. In Roana is the Istituto di Cultura Cimbra, with a museum.
Twin towns
Roana is twinned with:
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Pojana Maggiore, Italy -
Velden, Germany
Sources
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
- ↑ "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved 2007-02-20.
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