Tramin an der Weinstraße (Austrian German: [traˈmiːn an deːɐ̯ ˈvaɪnˌʃtraːsɛ]; Italian: Termeno sulla Strada del Vino [terˈmɛːno sulla ˈstraːda del ˈviːno]), often abbreviated to Tramin or Termeno, is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol, northern Italy, located about 20 kilometres (12 miles) southwest of the city of Bolzano. The name of the grape variety Gewürztraminer has its origins in Tramin.

Tramin
Gemeinde Tramin an der Weinstraße
Comune di Termeno sulla Strada del Vino
Market place
Market place
Coat of arms of Tramin
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Tramin is located in Italy
Tramin
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Location of Tramin in Italy
Tramin is located in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Tramin
Tramin
Tramin (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°21′N 11°15′E / 46.350°N 11.250°E / 46.350; 11.250
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceSouth Tyrol (BZ)
FrazioniRungg (Ronchi), Söll (Sella)
Government
 • MayorWolfgang Oberhofer
Area
 • Total
19.4 km2 (7.5 sq mi)
Elevation
276 m (906 ft)
Population
 (Nov. 2010)[2]
 • Total
3,296
 • Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Demonym(s)German: Traminer
Italian: di Termeno
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39040
Dialing code0471
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

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As of November 30, 2010, Tramin had a population of 3,296 and an area of 19.4 square kilometres (7.5 sq mi).[3]

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

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Coat of arms

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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.[4]

Society

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Linguistic distribution

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According to the 2011 census, 96.37% of the population speak German, 3.44% Italian and 0.20% Ladin as first language.[5]

Demographic evolution

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Twin cities

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Tramin is twinned with:

  Rödermark, since 1978

  Mindelheim, since 1994

  Schwaz, since 1998

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. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  4. ^ Heraldry of the World: Tramin
  5. ^ "Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011". astat info (38). Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol: 6–7. June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
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