Revò

Revò
Comune
Comune di Revò

Revò and the church of Santo Stefano
Revò

Location of Revò in Italy

Coordinates: 46°23′28″N 11°3′30″E / 46.39111°N 11.05833°E / 46.39111; 11.05833Coordinates: 46°23′28″N 11°3′30″E / 46.39111°N 11.05833°E / 46.39111; 11.05833
Country Italy
Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province / Metropolitan city Trentino (TN)
Frazioni Tregiovo
Government
  Mayor Yvette Maccani
Area
  Total 13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi)
Elevation 729 m (2,392 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 1,233
  Density 92/km2 (240/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Revodani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 38028
Dialing code 0463
Patron saint Saint Stephen
Saint day December 26
Website Official website

Revò (Ladin: Rvòu, German: Nußdorf am Nonsberg) is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Trento.

Geography

Revò and Lago di Santa Giustina

Revò is situated on a grassy plain in the Val di Non, overlooking Lake Santa Giustina, and had already been settled by the 3rd century BC. It is backed by Monte Ozol, in the Maddalene mountain range, which is topped by an iron-age hill fort. The parish church of Santo Stefano dates back to at least 1128 AD and has a fine spire. The church of St Mary dates from the 18th century and has an octagonal spire. Other notable buildings include the Villa Campia-Maffei and the Casa Thun.[1][2] Nearby, the River Sass has carved a narrow but deep canyon through the rock and visitors can walk along the trails and walkways that traverse the vertical-sided gorge in the "Parco Fluviale Novella".[3]

The municipality of Revò contains the frazione (subdivision) Tregiovo. Revò borders the following municipalities: Cagnò, Cles, Cloz, Romallo, Rumo, Sanzeno, and Laurein.

Economy

Apple cultivation showing the netting used to protect the crop

At one time grapes were the main crop grown in the area, particularly the variety "Groppello," which dates back to the 17th century and from which a local wine was made. Nowadays, the economy of the region is very dependent on the production of apples, in particular the variety Golden Delicious.[2] A large proportion of the orchards are protected from bird damage to the crop by netting which is tied back during much of the year. Over 5,000 farmers in the area are members of the Melinda cooperative, a consortium of apple growers in the Val di Non and Val di Sole, which undertakes quality control and markets the apples on their behalf under the trade name "Melinda".[4]

Demography

As of 31 December 2004, Revò had a population of 1,233 and an area of 13.4 square kilometres (5.2 sq mi).[5]

References

  1. "Revò". Tr3ntino.it. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
  2. 1 2 "Il territorio: Il paese" (in Italian). Comune di Revò. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
  3. "The park". Parco Fluviale Novella. Ufficio Turistico. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
  4. "Melinda: The consortium". Melinda DOP, Val di Non. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
  5. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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