Stilfs (German pronunciation: [ʃtɪlfs]; Italian: Stelvio [ˈstɛlvjo]) is a comune (municipality) in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy. It is located near the northern ramp of the Stelvio Pass.
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Comune | |
Gemeinde Stilfs Comune di Stelvio | |
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Coordinates: 46°36′N 10°33′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
Frazioni | Sulden (Solda) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Franz Heinisch |
Area | |
• Total | 140 km2 (50 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) |
Population (Nov. 2010)[2] | |
• Total | 1,215 |
• Density | 8.7/km2 (22/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | German: Stilfser |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 39029 |
Dialing code | 0473 |
Website | Official website |
The municipality of Stilfs contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Sulden, Trafoi, Gomagoi.
The emblem shows an or disc on sable background; inside the disc is a six leaves star of azure, vert and gules alternating. The star symbolizes an ancient nightly custom in wintertime. The emblem was granted in 1969.[3]
According to the 2011 census, 98.46% of the population speak German and 1.54% Italian as first language.[4]
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