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St. Lorenzen

For other uses, see Sankt Lorenzen (disambiguation).
St. Lorenzen
Comune
Marktgemeinde St. Lorenzen
Comune di San Lorenzo di Sebato
Coat of arms of St. Lorenzen
Coat of arms
Location of St. Lorenzen
Map
St. Lorenzen is located in Italy
St. Lorenzen
St. Lorenzen
Location of St. Lorenzen in Italy
St. Lorenzen is located in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
St. Lorenzen
St. Lorenzen
St. Lorenzen (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°47′N 11°54′E / 46.783°N 11.900°E / 46.783; 11.900
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceSouth Tyrol (BZ)
FrazioniEllen (Elle), Fassing (Fassine), Runggen (Ronchi), Montal (Mantana), Pflaurenz (Floronzo), Saalen (Sares), Sonnenburg (Castelbadia), Stefansdorf (Sante Stefano), St Martin (San Martino), Moos (Palù), Lothen, Onach
Government
 • MayorMartin Ausserdorfer
Area
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 • Total
51.5 km2 (19.9 sq mi)
Elevation
810 m (2,660 ft)
Population
 (November 2010)[2]
 • Total
3,752
 • Density73/km2 (190/sq mi)
Demonym(s)German: Lorenzner
Italian: Lorenzesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39030
Dialing code0474
WebsiteOfficial website
St. Lorenzen: The church Heiligkreuz in Fronwies

St. Lorenzen (German pronunciation: [saŋkt loˈrɛntsn̩]; Italian: San Lorenzo di Sebato [san loˈrɛntso di seˈbaːto]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 50 kilometers (31 mi) northeast of Bolzano. As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 3,752 and an area of 51.5 km2 (19.9 sq mi).[3]

St Lorenzen borders the following municipalities: Bruneck, Kiens, Pfalzen, Lüsen, Mareo, and Rodeneck.

Geography

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As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 3,752 and an area of 51.5 km2 (19.9 sq mi).[3]

The municipality of St Lorenzen contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Ellen (Elle), Fassing (Fassine), Runggen (Ronchi), Montal (Mantana), Pflaurenz (Floronzo), Saalen (Sares), Sonnenburg (Castelbadia), Stefansdorf (Sante Stefano), St Martin (San Martino), Moos (Palù), Lothen, and Onach.

St Lorenzen borders the following municipalities: Bruneck, Kiens, Pfalzen, Lüsen, Mareo, and Rodeneck.

History

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Coat of arms

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The emblem represents Saint Laurence, with a vert palm in his right hand and a grill on the left, on argent. The emblem is used by the 17th century, but appears in the seal since 1271.[4]

Society

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Linguistic distribution

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According to the 2024 census, 93.84% of the population speak German, 3.95% Italian and 2.22% Ladin as first language.[5]

Demographic evolution

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Culture

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Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ a b All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute ISTAT.
  4. ^ Heraldry of the World: St. Lorenzen
  5. ^ "Ergebnisse Sprachgruppenzählung 2024/Risultati Censimento linguistico 2024". astat info (56). Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol. December 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
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