Auronzo di Cadore

Auronzo di Cadore is a comune (municipality) in the province of Belluno (Cadore) in the Italian region of Veneto, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Venice and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Belluno. While Auronzo is geographically only 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from the Austrian border, it is roughly 48 kilometres (30 mi) via paved road due to the mountainous terrain.

Auronzo di Cadore
Comune di Auronzo di Cadore
Location of Auronzo di Cadore
Auronzo di Cadore
Location of Auronzo di Cadore in Italy
Auronzo di Cadore
Auronzo di Cadore (Veneto)
Coordinates: 46°33′N 12°26′E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceBelluno (BL)
FrazioniCima Gogna, Misurina
Government
  MayorTatiana Pais Beche
Area
  Total220.5 km2 (85.1 sq mi)
Elevation
862 m (2,828 ft)
Population
 (30 June 2017)
  Total3,316
  Density15/km2 (39/sq mi)
DemonymAuronzani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
32041
Dialing code0435
Patron saintSt. Justina of Padua
Saint dayOctober 7
WebsiteOfficial website

The municipality of Auronzo di Cadore includes the mountain group of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Lake Misurina. The river Ansiei is dammed to make Santa Caterina Lake, which borders the town. The main road through Auronzo is route SR48

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