Falcade Explained

Falcade
Official Name:Comune di Falcade
Native Name:Falciade
Coordinates:46.3667°N 63°W
Region:Veneto
Province:Belluno (BL)
Frazioni:Sappade, Caviola, Valt, Coste, Somor, Le fratte, Marmolada, Tabiadon di Canes, Tabiadon di Val
Mayor:Michele Costa
Area Total Km2:52.8
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:1901
Population As Of:31 December 2017
Population Demonym:Falcadini
Elevation M:1148
Postal Code:32020
Area Code:0437

Falcade (Ladin: Falciade, German: Pfalden) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Belluno in the Italian region Veneto, located about 110km (70miles) northwest of Venice and about 35km (22miles) northwest of Belluno.

Falcade borders the following municipalities: Canale d'Agordo, Moena, Rocca Pietore, Soraga, Tonadico.

Falcade is on the edge of the Trevalli Ski Area: 100km (100miles) of slopes stretching between Veneto and Trentino regions which in turn is part of the Dolomite Super Ski area. It is also popular in the summer with walkers and mountain bikers.

Landmarks include the Church of Falcade, the Focobon massif (3,504 m) and the Mount Mulaz (2,906 m).

Twin towns

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.