Lajen (German pronunciation: [ˈlaˑjən]; Italian: Laion [laˈjon]; Ladin: Laion/Laiun) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of the city of Bolzano.
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Comune | |
Gemeinde Lajen Comune di Laion | |
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Location of Lajen ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 46°36′N 11°34′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
Frazioni | Albions, Freins (Fraina), Ried (Novale), St. Peter (San Pietro), Tanirz (Tanurza), Tschöfas (Ceves) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Stefan Leiter |
Area | |
• Total | 37 km2 (14 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,093 m (3,586 ft) |
Population (Nov. 2010)[2] | |
• Total | 2,610 |
• Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | German:Lajener Italian: laionesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 39040 |
Dialing code | 0471 |
Website | Official website |
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,610 and an area of 37 square kilometres (14 sq mi).[3]
Lajen borders the following municipalities: Barbian, Kastelruth, Klausen, Urtijëi, Villanders, Villnöß and Waidbruck.
The municipality of Lajen contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Albions, Freins (Fraina), Ried (Novale), St. Peter (San Pietro), Tanirz (Tanurza) and Tschöfas (Ceves).
According to the 2011 census, 89.93% of the population speak German, 3.93% Italian and 6.14% Ladin as first language.[4]
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