Torreano

Torreano (Slovene: Tavorjana; Friulian: Torean) is a comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Udine in the Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northwest of Trieste and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Udine, on the border with Slovenia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,301 and an area of 34.9 square kilometres (13.5 sq mi). According to the census 1971 24,5% of the population are Slovenes.

Torreano
Tavorjana (Slovene)
Torean (Friulian)
Comune di Torreano
Location of Torreano
Torreano
Location of Torreano in Italy
Torreano
Torreano (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Coordinates: 46°8′N 13°26′E
CountryItaly
RegionFriuli Venezia Giulia
ProvinceUdine (UD)
Area
  Total34.9 km2 (13.5 sq mi)
Elevation
189 m (620 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total2,301
  Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33040
Dialing code0432
WebsiteOfficial website

Torreano borders the following municipalities: Kobarid (Slovenia), Cividale del Friuli, Faedis, Moimacco, Pulfero, San Pietro al Natisone.

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