Tramin an der Weinstraße explained

Tramin
Official Name:Gemeinde Tramin an der Weinstraße
Comune di Termeno sulla Strada del Vino
Coordinates:46.35°N 26°W
Region:Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province:South Tyrol (BZ)
Frazioni:Rungg (Ronchi), Söll (Sella)
Mayor:Wolfgang Oberhofer
Area Total Km2:19.4
Population Total:3296
Population As Of:Nov. 2010
Population Demonym:German: Traminer
Italian: di Termeno
Elevation M:276
Postal Code:39040
Area Code:0471

Tramin an der Weinstraße (pronounced as /de/; Italian: Termeno sulla Strada del Vino pronounced as /it/), often abbreviated to Tramin or Termeno, is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol, northern Italy, located about 20km (10miles) southwest of the city of Bolzano. The name of the grape variety Gewürztraminer has its origins in Tramin.

Geography

As of November 30, 2010, Tramin had a population of 3,296 and an area of 19.4km².[1]

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.

History

Coat of arms

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.[2]

Society

Linguistic distribution

According to the 2011 census, 96.37% of the population speak German, 3.44% Italian and 0.20% Ladin as first language.[3]

Demographic evolution

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Twin cities

Tramin is twinned with:

Rödermark, since 1978

Mindelheim, since 1994

Schwaz, since 1998

External links

Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. http://www.ngw.nl/int/ita/t/tramin.htm Heraldry of the World: Tramin
  3. June 2012 . Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011 . astat info . 38 . 6–7 . Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol. 2012-06-14 .