Avio, Trentino

Avio is a comune in Trentino in north Italy. It is about 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Trento, in the Vallagarina, and is crossed by the Adige river. Avio occupies a flat plain, bounded by the Monte Baldo from east and by the Monti Lessini from west.

Avio
Comune di Avio
The Castle of Avio (Sabbionara)
Coat of arms
Location of Avio
Avio
Location of Avio in Italy
Avio
Avio (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 45°44′N 10°57′E
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceTrentino (TN)
FrazioniBorghetto, Mama, Masi, Sabbionara, Vò Destro, Vò Sinistro
Government
  MayorFederico Secchi
Area
  Total68 km2 (26 sq mi)
Elevation
131 m (430 ft)
Population
 (31 October 2007)[2]
  Total4,090
  Density60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Aviensi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
38063
Dialing code0464
Patron saintMadonna Assunta
Saint day15 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

  • Castle of Avio
  • Pieve of Avio
  • Parish church of Santa Maria Assunta, housing a 17th-century stucco decoration by Giovanni Angelo Sala.

Economy

The area of Avio is especially renowned for the production of wine, such as the autochthonous Enantio.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)



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