Tramin an der Weinstraße (German pronunciation: [traˈmiˑn an dɐ ˈvaɪ̯nˌʃtraˑsə]; Italian: Termeno sulla Strada del Vino [terˈmeːno ˈsulla ˈstraːda del ˈviːno]), often abbreviated to Tramin or Termeno, is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol, northern Italy, located about 20 kilometres (12 miles) southwest of the city of Bolzano. The name of the grape variety Gewürztraminer has its origins in Tramin.
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Gemeinde Tramin an der Weinstraße Comune di Termeno sulla Strada del Vino | |
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Coordinates: 46°21′N 11°15′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
Frazioni | Rungg (Ronchi), Söll (Sella) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Wolfgang Oberhofer |
Area | |
• Total | 19.4 km2 (7.5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) |
Population (Nov. 2010)[2] | |
• Total | 3,296 |
• Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | German: Traminer Italian: di Termeno |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 39040 |
Dialing code | 0471 |
Website | Official website |
As of November 30, 2010, Tramin had a population of 3,296 and an area of 19.4 square kilometres (7.5 sq mi).[3]
The municipality contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Rungg (Ronchi) and Söll (Sella).
Tramin borders the following municipalities: Amblar, Kaltern, Coredo, Kurtatsch, Neumarkt, Montan, Auer, Sfruz and Vadena.
The emblem represents a six points star of or surmounted by an or overturned crescent on azure background. The origin of the coat is not known but derives from that of Lords of Eppan. The arms were granted in 1929.[4]
According to the 2011 census, 96.37% of the population speak German, 3.44% Italian and 0.20% Ladin as first language.[5]
Tramin is twinned with:
Rödermark, since 1978
Mindelheim, since 1994
Schwaz, since 1998
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