Chions

Chions (Friulian: Cjons) is a comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Pordenone, in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Trieste and about 14 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Pordenone. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,896 and an area of 33.5 square kilometres (12.9 sq mi).

Chions
Cjons (Friulian)
Comune di Chions
Location of Chions
Chions
Location of Chions in Italy
Chions
Chions (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Coordinates: 45°51′N 12°43′E
CountryItaly
RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
ProvincePordenone (PN)
FrazioniBasedo, Taiedo, Villotta, Torrate
Area
  Total33.5 km2 (12.9 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total4,896
  Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33083
Dialing code0434
WebsiteOfficial website

The municipality of Chions contains the frazioni (boroughs) of Basedo, Taiedo, Villotta, and Torrate.

Chions borders the following municipalities: Azzano Decimo, Cinto Caomaggiore, Fiume Veneto, Pramaggiore, Pravisdomini, San Vito al Tagliamento, Sesto al Reghena.

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