Longarone
Longarone is a town and comune on the banks of the Piave in the province of Belluno, in northeast Italy. It is situated 35 kilometres (22 miles) from Belluno.
Longarone | |
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| Comune di Longarone | |
The Vajont Dam as seen from Longarone today, showing approximately the top 60-70 metres of concrete. | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Longarone | |
Longarone Location of Longarone in Italy Longarone Longarone (Veneto) | |
| Coordinates: 46°15′58″N 12°18′08″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Belluno (BL) |
| Frazioni | Dogna, Faè, Fortogna, Igne, Pirago-Muda Maè, Provagna, Rivalta, Roggia, Soffranco |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Padrin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 103 km2 (40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 473 m (1,552 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2008) | |
| • Total | 4,073 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Longaronesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 32013 |
| Dialing code | 0437 |
| ISTAT code | 025031 |
| Patron saint | Santa Maria |
| Saint day | 8 December |
| Website | Official website |
4,642 people work all together in Longarone, which is 112.62% of the total population, with most actual inhabitants working within the village.
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