Folgaria

Folgaria (Cimbrian: Folgrait; German: Vielgereuth) is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Trento. As of 31 December 2013, it had a population of 3,193 and an area of 71 square kilometres (27 sq mi).[3]

Folgaria
Comune
Comune di Folgaria
Coat of arms
Location of Folgaria
Folgaria Location of Folgaria in Italy Folgaria Folgaria (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 45°55′N 11°11′E
Country	Italy
Region	Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province	Trentino (TN)
Frazioni	see list
Government
• Mayor	Maurizio Toller (Civic list)
Area [1]
• Total	71 km^2 (27 sq mi)
Elevation	1,169 m (3,835 ft)
Population  (Dec. 2013)[2]
• Total	3,193
• Density	45/km^2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Folgaretani
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	38064
Dialing code	0464

Geography

Aerial view of the town

The comune territory borders the following municipalities: Caldonazzo, Centa San Nicolò, Besenello, Calliano, Lavarone, Lastebasse, Rovereto, Terragnolo and Laghi. It includes six main frazioni (Costa, Serrada, Guardia, Mezzomonte, San Sebastiano, Carbonare e Nosellari) and other of lesser size (Pont, Ondertol, Dori, Molino nuovo, Forreri, Ca nove, Molini, Peneri, Fontani, Scandelli, Sotto il soglio, Carpeneda, Mezzaselva, Erspameri, Francolini, Colpi, Nocchi, Perpruneri, Tezzeli, Morganti, Cùeli, Buse e Virti) in the valleys of Rio Cavallo and Astico.

It is a renowned ski resort, but it is also frequented in summer.

Points of interest

• Giardino Botanico Alpino di Passo Coe, an alpine nature preserve and botanical garden

Demographic evolution

References

1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
3. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.