Vajont

Vajont (Western Friulian: Vaiònt) is both a river and the name of a valley and comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Pordenone, Friuli Venezia Giulia, north-eastern Italy.

Vajont
Vaiònt (Friulian)
Comune di Vajont
Panoramic view
Location of Vajont
Vajont
Location of Vajont in Italy
Vajont
Vajont (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Coordinates: 46°8′N 12°41′E
CountryItaly
RegionFriuli Venezia Giulia
ProvincePordenone (PN)
Government
  MayorFelice Manarin
Area
  Total1.58 km2 (0.61 sq mi)
Elevation
287 m (942 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2009)
  Total1,741
  Density1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
DemonymVajontini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33080
Dialing code0427
Patron saintJesus Crucifixed
Saint day14 September
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