Torre, Switzerland
Torre was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
Torre | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Torre | |
Torre Torre | |
Coordinates: 46°29′N 8°57′E | |
Country | Switzerland |
Canton | Ticino |
District | Blenio |
Area | |
• Total | 10.8 km2 (4.2 sq mi) |
Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
Population (December 2004) | |
• Total | 288 |
• Density | 27/km2 (69/sq mi) |
Postal code | 6717 |
SFOS number | 5047 |
Surrounded by | Acquarossa, Aquila, Malvaglia |
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On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Torre would merge with Aquila, Campo Blenio, Ghirone and Olivone to form a new municipality to be called Blenio. This union was carried through on 22 October 2006.
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