Lüsen (German pronunciation: [ˈlysn̩]; Italian: Luson [luˈzon]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of the city of Bolzano.
Lüsen | |
---|---|
Comune | |
Gemeinde Lüsen Comune di Luson | |
![]() Lüsen | |
Location of Lüsen ![]() | |
![]() ![]() Lüsen Location of Lüsen in Italy Show map of Italy![]() ![]() Lüsen Lüsen (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol) Show map of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol | |
Coordinates: 46°45′N 11°46′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
Frazioni | Berg (Monte), Petschied (Pezzè), Rungg (Ronco), Flitt (Valletta) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Carmen Plaseller |
Area | |
• Total | 74.2 km2 (28.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 962 m (3,156 ft) |
Population (Nov. 2010)[2] | |
• Total | 1,543 |
• Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | German:Lüsner Italian: di Luson |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 39040 |
Dialing code | 0472 |
Website | Official website |
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 1,543 and an area of 74.2 square kilometres (28.6 sq mi).[3]
Lüsen (Luson) borders the following municipalities: Brixen, Mareo, Natz-Schabs, Rodeneck, St. Lorenzen, and San Martin de Tor.
The municipality of Lüsen (Luson) contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Berg (Monte), Petschied (Pezzè), Rungg (Ronco) and Flitt (Valletta).
The emblem represents a knight in armor, with plumes, lance in rest on a horse facing left, both of argent on gules. The emblem, adopted in 1967, resumes an arms used by the administration of the Bishops of Brixen since 1607.[4]
According to the 2011 census, 97.77% of the population speak German, 1.39% Italian and 0.83% Ladin as first language.[5]
Municipalities of South Tyrol | ||
---|---|---|
| ![]() |
General | |
---|---|
National libraries |