Lüsen (German: [ˈlyːsn̩]; Italian: Luson [luˈzon]) is a comune (municipality) and a village in South Tyrol, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Bolzano.
Lüsen
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| Gemeinde Lüsen Comune di Luson | |
Lüsen
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Location of Lüsen  | |
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| Coordinates: 46°45′N 11°46′E / 46.750°N 11.767°E / 46.750; 11.767 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni | Berg (Monte), Petschied (Pezzè), Rungg (Ronco), Flitt (Valletta) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carmen Plaseller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 74.2 km2 (28.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 962 m (3,156 ft) |
| Population
(Nov. 2010)[2]
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| • Total | 1,543 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | German:Lüsner Italian: di Luson |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
39040
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| Dialing code | 0472 |
| Website | Official website |
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 1,543 and an area of 74.2 square kilometres (28.6 sq mi).[3]
Lüsen (Luson) borders the following municipalities: Brixen, Mareo, Natz-Schabs, Rodeneck, St. Lorenzen, and San Martin de Tor.
The municipality of Lüsen (Luson) contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Berg (Monte), Petschied (Pezzè), Rungg (Ronco) and Flitt (Valletta).
The emblem represents a knight in armor, with plumes, lance in rest on a horse facing left, both of argentongules. The emblem, adopted in 1967, resumes an arms used by the administration of the Bishops of Brixen since 1607.[4]
According to the 2011 census, 97.77% of the population speak German, 1.39% Italian and 0.83% Ladin as first language.[5]
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