Agordo

Agordo
Comune
Comune di Agordo

View of the town center of Agordo (2006-05-15)

Coat of arms
Agordo

Location of Agordo in Italy

Coordinates: 46°16′N 12°2′E / 46.267°N 12.033°E / 46.267; 12.033
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province / Metropolitan city Belluno (BL)
Frazioni Brugnach, Colvignas, Crostolin, Farenzena, Giove, Le Grave, Mozzach, Parech, Piasent, Ponte Alto, Rif, Toccol, Valcozzena, Val di Frela, Veran
Government
  Mayor Renzo Gavaz
Area
  Total 23.67 km2 (9.14 sq mi)
Elevation 611 m (2,005 ft)
Population (2007[1])
  Total 4,257
  Density 180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Agordini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 32021
Dialing code 0437

Agordo (Venetian: Agort, Ladin: Égort) is a town and comune (municipality) sited in the Province of Belluno, in the Veneto region in Italy. It is located about 100 kilometres (62 miles) north of Venice and about 20 kilometres (12 miles) northwest of Belluno.

Agordo was the headquarters of Luxottica Group S.p.A., the world's biggest eyewear company, before it was moved to Milan.

Twin towns

Agordo at dusk.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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