Hafling (German: [ˈhaːflɪŋ]; Italian: Avelengo [aveˈleŋɡo]) is an Italian comune (municipality) and home of the famous Haflinger horse.
Hafling | |
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Comune | |
Gemeinde Hafling Comune di Avelengo | |
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Location of Hafling ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 46°39′N 11°14′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Andreas Peer |
Area | |
• Total | 27.4 km2 (10.6 sq mi) |
Population (Nov. 2010)[2] | |
• Total | 756 |
• Density | 28/km2 (71/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | German: Haflinger Italian: Avelenghesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 39010 |
Dialing code | 0473 |
Website | Official website |
Hafling is located in South Tyrol in northern Italy, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Bolzano and high above the valley basin of Merano.
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 756 and an area of 27.4 square kilometres (10.6 sq mi).[3]
Hafling borders the following municipalities: Merano, Sarntal, Schenna and Vöran.
The city gave its name to the Haflinger breed of horses.
The emblem is a natural breed Haflinger horse, on a mountain with three vert peaks, through a pine tree. The mountain and the pine symbolize that the village is located at high elevation. The coat of arms was granted in 1967.[4]
According to the 2011 census, 97.58% of the population spoke German, 2.42% Italian as first language.[5]
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