Roana

Roana (Cimbrian: Robàan) is a commune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is west of SP249 road.

Roana
Comune di Roana
View of the Frazione of Treschè Conca.
Location of Roana
Roana
Location of Roana in Italy
Roana
Roana (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°53′N 11°28′E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVicenza (VI)
FrazioniCamporovere, Canove, Cesuna, Mezzaselva, Roana, Treschè Conca
Government
  MayorValentino Frigo
Area
  Total78.13 km2 (30.17 sq mi)
Elevation
1,001 m (3,284 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2015)[2]
  Total4,321
  Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Roanesi / Robaanar
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36010
Dialing code0424
ISTAT code024085
Patron saintSt. Justina of Padua
Saint day7 October
WebsiteOfficial website

The commune consists of six villages or frazioni, spread over a total area of 7,838 hectares: Camporovere, Canove, Cesuna, Mezzaselva, Roana and Tresché Conca. It is one of the Sette Comuni Vicentini where the Cimbrian language was traditionally spoken. In Roana is the Istituto di Cultura Cimbra, with a museum.

Twin towns

Roana is twinned with:

Sources

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
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