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Longarone
Comune in Veneto, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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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. | |
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)[1] | |
• 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 |
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4,642 people work all together in Longarone, which is 112.62% of the total population, with most actual inhabitants working within the village.