Canazei

Canazei (Ladin: Cianacéi) is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located in the upper part of the Val di Fassa, about 110 kilometres (68 mi) northeast of Trento. Its name derives from the Latin word cannicetus (cane thicket).

Canazei
Comune di Canazei
Canazei center
Location of Canazei
Canazei
Location of Canazei in Italy
Canazei
Canazei (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°28′30″N 11°46′24″E
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceTrentino (TN)
FrazioniAlba, Gries, Penia and Canazei
Government
  MayorSilvano Parmesani
Area
  Total67.3 km2 (26.0 sq mi)
Elevation
1,450 m (4,760 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)
  Total1,908
  Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)
DemonymFassani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
38032
Dialing code0462
Patron saintSt. Florian
WebsiteOfficial website
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