Lavis
For other uses, see Lavis (disambiguation).
| Lavis | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Lavis | |
  Lavis Location of Lavis in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 46°8′N 11°7′E / 46.133°N 11.117°ECoordinates: 46°8′N 11°7′E / 46.133°N 11.117°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | Trentino (TN) |
| Frazioni | Pressano, Sorni, Nave San Felice |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.4 km2 (4.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2006) | |
| • Total | 8,307 |
| • Density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Lavisani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 38015 |
| Dialing code | 0461 |
| Website | Official website |
Lavis (German: Laifs) is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 7 kilometres (4 miles) north of Trento. As of 31 December 2006, it had a population of 8,307 and an area of 12.4 square kilometres (4.8 sq mi).[1]
The municipality of Lavis contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Pressano, Sorni and Nave San Felice.
Lavis borders the following municipalities: Giovo, San Michele all'Adige, Nave San Rocco, Zambana, Trento and Terlago.
Twin towns – Sister cities
Lavis is twinned with:
Forchheim, Germany
Demographic evolution
Notable people
The mountain guide Franco Nicolini was born in Lavis.
References
External links
- (Italian) Homepage of the city
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