Falcade
| Falcade | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Falcade | |
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  Falcade Location of Falcade in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 46°22′N 11°52′E / 46.367°N 11.867°ECoordinates: 46°22′N 11°52′E / 46.367°N 11.867°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Belluno (BL) |
| Frazioni | Sappade, Caviola, Valt, Coste, Somor, Le fratte, Marmolada, Tabiadon di Canes, Tabiadon di Val |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.2 km2 (20.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,165 m (3,822 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 2,175 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Falcadini |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 32020 |
| Dialing code | 0437 |
Falcade (Venetian: Falciade) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Belluno in the Italian region Veneto, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) northwest of Venice and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Belluno. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,175 and an area of 53.2 square kilometres (20.5 sq mi).[1]
The municipality of Falcade contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Sappade, Caviola, Valt, Coste, Somor, Le fratte, Marmolada, Tabiadon di Canes, and Tabiadon di Val.
Falcade borders the following municipalities: Canale d'Agordo, Moena, Rocca Pietore, Soraga, Tonadico.
Falcade is one the edge of the Trevalli Ski Area: 100 kilometres (62 mi) of slopes stretching between Veneto and Trentino regions which in turn is part of the Dolomite Super Ski area. It is also popular in the summer with walkers and mountain bikers.
Notable landmarks include the Church of Falcade, the Focobon and the Mulaz.
Demographic evolution
Twin towns
Falcade is twinned with:
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Massaranduba, Santa Catarina, Brazil, since 2011
Notable people
- Angelo Genuin (b. 1939), ski mountaineer and cross-country skier
- Leone Zando Mountain Climber and Carpenter