Lavis

For other uses, see Lavis (disambiguation).
Lavis
Comune
Comune di Lavis
Lavis

Location of Lavis in Italy

Coordinates: 46°8′N 11°7′E / 46.133°N 11.117°E / 46.133; 11.117Coordinates: 46°8′N 11°7′E / 46.133°N 11.117°E / 46.133; 11.117
Country Italy
Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province / Metropolitan city Trentino (TN)
Frazioni Pressano, Sorni, Nave San Felice
Area
  Total 12.4 km2 (4.8 sq mi)
Elevation 235 m (771 ft)
Population (Dec. 2006)
  Total 8,307
  Density 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Lavisani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 38015
Dialing code 0461
Website Official website

Lavis (German: Laifs) is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 7 kilometres (4 miles) north of Trento. As of 31 December 2006, it had a population of 8,307 and an area of 12.4 square kilometres (4.8 sq mi).[1]

The municipality of Lavis contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Pressano, Sorni and Nave San Felice.

Lavis borders the following municipalities: Giovo, San Michele all'Adige, Nave San Rocco, Zambana, Trento and Terlago.

Twin towns – Sister cities

Lavis is twinned with:

Demographic evolution

Notable people

The mountain guide Franco Nicolini was born in Lavis.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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